IN SUPPORT OF THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION. ROYAL DOULTON SALUTES GRACE DARLING, THE GREAT ADVENTURE.

'"THE NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER 6/77H J 1838, saw the worst storms ever to strike the Northumbrian Coast.

Many fine vessels foundered—hut the survivors of one owed their lives to the extraordinary heroism of a lighthouse keepers daughter called Grace Darling.

At dawn, Grace saw the wreck of the S.S. Forfarshlre through her telescope; and what appeared to be survivors clinging to spars, barrels and the rocks of the Big Harcar.

Even then, a lifeboat was stationed at nearby North Sunderland but Grace and her father considered it unlikely that it would be able to put to sea. And that is why 9 survivors of the Forfarshire were rescued by an open boat, rowed by a .courageous young girl and her 52-year-old father.

To this day. their deed inspires thecrews of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution; Britain's renowned — and voluntary—lifeboat service And to this day, Grace Darlings boat is preserved in the village of Bamburgh. Northumberland TltKGKKATPOTTKR.

In 1815, the year of Grace Darling's birth, a young man called John Doulton founded a pottery.

The company went on to win major awards at exhibitions around the world, and John Doulton's son Henry was the first potter to be knighted. At the turn of the century, the company was granted the right by King Edward "II to use the term 'Royal' to describe its wares.

THE GREAT CAUSE. - Like Grace herself, our lifeboat crews gladly forsake safety in order to save lives at sea, and occasionally, lose their own lives in doing so.

These crews are heroes in the Grace Darling mould; and, as is only fitting, the RNLI will receive a donation for each Figure sold So REAL. So TRUE To LIFE ...

This superb portrayal in fine bone china is created entirely by liand and owes its remarkable authenticity to painstaking research of portraits, written accounts, and Grace's personal effects.

The Grace Darling Museum at Bamburgh.

provided much of the information to enable Royal Doulton's Director of Sculpture, Eric Griffiths to create this authentic figure. However, many artists take credit for the wonderful detailing • and sheer sensitivity of the portrayal.

Exact and detailed moulds of all parts of the figure are made—a task demanding the highest levels of craftsmanship.

The separate parts are then cast, before being hand moulded together, and kiln fired for the first time.

After glazing and another firing, Grace Darling is ready to be hand painted From the swirling skirt and cape modelled on her own clothes, to the details of her face, each figure is hand painted Further colour firings preserve the artists work forever.

A Royal Doulton Limited Edition of9,500 figures, commissioned by Lawleys by Post.

GRACE DARLING LOOK'S, V, 7O( NLV Oi'T TO SEA -HER CAPE AND SKIRT ALMOST RUSTUSG / THE NORTI lUMBRIAX GALE A COLLECTORS' PIECE.

At £89.95 this new Royal Doulton Figure is sure to be a much sought after Limited Edition as the 150th Anniversary of the rescue approaches.

Each one is signed by the artist and bears the Royal Doulton commemorative backstamp and the RNLI symbol A Certificate of Authenticity verifies the edition limit and support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the complimentary handcrafted wooden plinth •A ; ' ! , n . i i ' i , - yi m to displa; this beautiful figure with pride in your home.

Royal DnulUm* GRACE DARLING HOW TO ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION FIGURE OF GRACE DARLING.

Since demand for Royal Doulton Limited Editions is always brisk, you are warmly recommended to place your order today.

Simply phone us, or complete the coupon. (Since all orders are processed on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis, you may well prefer the former method) Oifiallhtighl (inphnrh II" EASY PAYMENT You can pay in full (£89.95. which includes VAT insurance and post and packing) or make the first interest free monthly instalment of £23,95, followed by three further payments of £22 per month. Upon receipt of either payment, the figure will be despatched for your approval.

THE LAWLEYS BY POST MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.

If you are not entirely satisfied return the figure, undamaged and in its original packing, within 14 days, for a full refund This is in addition to your statutory rights.

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Ring (0782) 711888 at any time (answering service outside office hours), to place a credit card order.

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