A very handsome character figurine of a young "newsie"
by Royal Doulton, designed by M. Nicoll. Issued ONLY in 1990 in a Limited
Edition of 1500. MADE IN ENGLAND. Signed by the artist. "Old Ben"
measures 8 1/2 inches high. His colors are green, brown and blue.
OLD BEN was an institution
set up in London in 1838 to help the poor newsvendors in
London.
CHARLES DICKENS was an early and staunch supporter and was
president from 1854 until his death in 1870.
DESIGNER: M.
Nicoll
ISSUED:
1990
LTD. ED.:
1,500
HEIGHT: 8.5
inches
CONDITION: Excellent