Royal Doulton Figurine: The Apothecary HN2255

This is a Royal Doulton porcelain figurine titled 'The Apothecary' (HN2255), designed by Margaret Davies and introduced in the mid-1960s. The piece depicts an elderly male physician or pharmacist seated in a formal wooden chair with ornate scrolled legs. He is cross-legged, dressed in 19th-century Victorian attire consisting of a black frock coat, a grey buttoned waistcoat with floral detailing, light grey trousers, and a maroon cravat. He holds a small green medicine bottle in his left hand while gesturing towards it with his right. A black physician's bag sits open on the floor beside him. The figurine is crafted from fine bone china and finished with a high-gloss lead glaze. Characteristic for this period of Royal Doulton production, the facial features are delicately painted with realistic skin tones and grey hair textures. The craftsmanship is evident in the precise mold work, particularly the tension in the clothing folds and the anatomical detail of the hands. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or restorations; the glaze remains vibrant with no apparent crazing. The base typically bears the standard Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp, the handwritten 'HN' number, and the title of the piece in green underglaze paint.