Royal Doulton Figurine In the Stocks HN2163 DB260 Royal Crown Derby's Olde Avesbury

Royal Crown Derby's Olde Avesbury pattern graces this elegant footed comport

pre-war Royal Doulton collectors

25" figurine depicts a town mayor in traditional ceremonial robes and chain of office

The figurine captures Diana's grace

Every detail conveys the Irish Setter's characteristic elegance and spirited personality

Royal Doulton Figurine In the Stocks HN2163 DB260 Royal Crown Derby's Olde AvesburyIn the Stocks (HN2163) was designed by Mary Nicoll and issued by Royal Doulton from 1955 to 1959, standing 5. 75 inches tall. The figure depicts a man confined in the stocks, the old English village punishment that locked the offender by his wrists and ankles for public display a subject that Nicoll treats with the dry, good humoured wit she brought to the best of her character work. There is no cruelty in the telling, only the wry comedy of a man