Royal Doulton "The Old Balloon Seller" Vintage Home/Office Collectible Sculpture

This is a magnificent Royal Doulton "The Old Balloon Seller" vintage figurine. It was first introduced in 1928 and retired in 1938. Item number is HN 1315. It was designed by Leslie Harradine. This incredible piece depicts an elder woman who is sitting on a brown milk carton selling balloons. The lady wearing a black hat with flowers and long green shawl carrying her balloons. She is wearing a traditional red blouse and blue long skirt from the 1920's. Her face looks old and tired, with her facial expressions of a sad person. She has a curved back from sitting long hours with no back support, Indicative of a hard-working person. She has a basket of deflated balloons on her side. This an incredible story art piece. The figurine is high glazed. It's 7 1/2" tall and 6 1/2" wide. The Royal Doulton is displayed at the bottom with the items number. This figurine is in excellent vintage condition. No original box. Last known original retail price is $300.00.