Christmas Surprise FOY 2018 HN5890 – Royal Doulton Figurine

Christmas Surprise, designed by Neil Faulkner, is overcome with happiness as she cuddles the most adorable of festive gifts –a charming Labrador puppy. Warmly dressed in a scarlet dress luxuriously trimmed with a deep band of white fur to the off-the-shoulder neckline, cuffed sleeves and the swirling skirt, Christmas Surprise’s outfit is topped with a Cossack style fur hat. Silver frosted leaf fronds embellished with sparkling sequins are embroidered onto her dress and this delicate decoration is complemented by a platinum necklace. Figurines capture a typical moment in time of the festive season and are often portrayed undertaking a last minute Christmas errand. This year’s figurine is full of appeal as her Christmas surprise – a Labrador puppy – is revealed. This cheery gift is definitely one that will provide many hours of companionship in the years ahead. The rich red tones of her dress are carefully painted by hand by Royal Doulton’s skilled artists using the popular festive ceramic color Santa Red.