THE LIFEBOAT MAN a New Character Study by Royal Doulton Govier's of Sidmouth are pleased to offer you this early opportunity of acquiring "The Lifeboat Man" from Royal Doulton's famous Character Study collection and at the same time make a worthwhile contribution to RNLI funds.

This seasoned character from the turn of the century is dressed from head to foot in bright yellow oilskins. The lifebelt, telescope and storm lantern he carries illustrate his readiness to once again battle against raging seas as duty calls. His cork lifejacket is tightly buckled around him and the sharp knife strapped to his chest indicates the perils which he is ready to overcome in his rescue missions.

The figure is indeed a fitting tribute to the brave men of the Lifeboats who set sail in the roughest seas to the aid of fellow mariners in distress. The Lifeboat Man was modelled by Bill Harper who has become one of Royal Doulton's most productive and respected modellers. In the 15 years that he has worked for Royal Doulton he has produced some 24 character studies and many of the famous Royal Doulton Character Jugs.

"The Lifeboat Man" is completely hand made and hand painted. The figure started its life as an original clay sculpture modelled by Bill Harper from which a series of working moulds were produced, each forming a small part of the whole model. A liquid mixture of china clay and Cornish stone are then poured-into moulds and left to set. The pieces are then removed from the moulds and with great skill and patience are carefully smoothed together. The figure then enters the kiln for the first Royal Doulton® HN 2Ti4 THE LIFEBOAT MAN (J) •• no* actual height 9!6 in.

of many firings and emerges with the pieces permanently fused. The figure is dipped into a liquid glaze and fired again to achieve the brilliant Royal Doulton gloss. The figure may now be painted and might be re-fired as many as three or four more times before the perfect colouration is achieved. Finally the face is painstakingly hand-painted to add the real character to a unique figure, worthy of the Royal Doulton backstamp and the prestige and collectability which go with it.

To: GOVIER & SON LTD, FREEPOST, 55 HIGH STREET, SIDMOUTH, DEVON EX10 8YZ. Tel. (03955) 78201 Please accept my application for "The Lifeboat Man" by Royal Doulton at £73 plus £1.95 towards postage.

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Mr/Mrs/Miss Address Postcode Signature Date PLEASE ALLOW 28 DAYS FOR DELIVERY. Company Reg: 1015502 Govier's of Sidmouth will make a generous contribution direct to the RNLI for each Lifeboat Man ordered Telephone Orders 03955-78201 9-5.00 Mon-Sat For personal attention otherwise 24hr answerphone The Lifeboat Man is available from Govier and Son Ltd at £73 plus £1.9! towards the cost of posta Applications will be allocated strictly on a firs come first served basis. Ir view of the anticipated demand for this figure prior to Christmas you ar strongly recommended to apply as soon as possible. Please complete the coupon and send you application to the FREEPOST address, or credit card holders may telephone their orders foi immediate attention.

GOVIER'S GUARANTEE The Lifeboat Man is youi to examine in your own home for 14 days. Shouli you decide that you do n wish to keep the figure you may return it to us in the original packaging and we will refund your money in full..