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Offline antiquerose123

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Bird ??? And the signature???
« on: May 17, 2010, 08:21:35 AM »
Hi, I bought this this weekend for about $15.  The lady wanted $30 for just  it - but I had bought some other things along with this, and make a total offer for everything of $20.  I took a chance on it.  Not sure who the maker is, but it is signed on the bottom - and I am assuming that *name* means something.  This was from the same lady that gave me that nice big Murano Bowl free (on GMB).  So she sold this to me a lot less than she had the price on it.  

Anyways -- can anyone help?

There are faint numbers also on it that look like:  70633B   AND is the Signature *who* I think it is ???

It is 8.5 inches tall, and about 6.5 inches wide.  The writing says "#146 at '81"  Is that a number for the product, and the year?

Help....any info on this is greatly appreciated!!
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 08:23:52 AM »
*** and closer shot of the writing on the bottom of it...

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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 08:22:53 AM »
Anyone know the mark on here -- or should i say *marks*.  Whom made this Bird?  And is that Michael Doulton (the name) on it that was signed?  yet, this does not say it is a Doulton piece???

Says on it, all in hand-writing:

To Loretta
Best Wishes
Michael Doulton
#146 at 81

I got this from the same lady (as posted on GMB) that gave me that Free Bowl.  Her name is Loretta, and her Son works at Mirco Soft -- so this might be a special gift he had gotten his Mom....

 :hlp: Can anyone  :hlp:
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 10:56:00 AM »
No idea Rose. I've seen the mark (A and crown) before but i've no idea where it came from.

Is it 'Oct 81' perhaps?
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 12:56:49 PM »
Rose, as it looks like it says Doulton, why not ask Peter Holland over on this site: http://www.figurines-sculpture.com/index.html as he's a mine of helpful information.  Let us know what he says. :) BTW I agree with TC, the last line looks like Oct '81. 
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 09:44:09 PM »
Hi there:

I did find some links that say Michael Doulton did signing of pieces:
Newspaper article on it - Click here

http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2193063
http://www.seawaychina.com/browseproducts/Michael-Doulton-EventsCatherine-HN4910.HTML
http://www.toacorn.com/news/2008-06-05/community/031.html

I will try that sit out there Anne that you referred me to....was over there for a bit -- but still nothing.  Thxs :)
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2010, 02:38:48 AM »
Quote from: Anne on May 18, 2010, 12:56:49 PM
Rose, as it looks like it says Doulton, why not ask Peter Holland over on this site: http://www.figurines-sculpture.com/index.html as he's a mine of helpful information.  Let us know what he says. :) BTW I agree with TC, the last line looks like Oct '81. 

Hi, I took your advice and did submit it.  So we will see what happens, and what I hear back... ;)  Will keep the board informed...
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 03:16:38 AM »
Hi -- Just an update here.

I received an e-mail from this site, that my item is now up and Posted. 
The link, CLICK HERE :

Hope it can be figured out  :x-fingers: :x-fingers:
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2010, 01:09:42 PM »

  Hi,

       About six years ago Michael Doulton did a signing 'gig' at our local Debenhams store in Croydon. I bought a couple of Doulton pieces for my Granddaughter and had them signed as a future investment for her, I have asked my daughter to get them out of storage so I may photograph them and post here for comparison.


           Warmest Wishes,


              John
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2010, 01:53:57 PM »
Wonderful, shall look forward to seeing them John. :)
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2010, 06:18:18 PM »
Yes, I am sure a Doulton came here as well. Several years ago now, so it is quite possible that he does this "book tour" type thing regularly.

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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2010, 11:48:19 AM »
I am just thinking out loud here -- but he did do signing as per the net, but I do not think this is a Royal Doulton piece.  So it it not possible that someone who wanted his signature just took another piece to get his signature on....

 ^-^ I mean Rock stars sign T-shirts, guitars, albums, dollar bills.....anything a person brings.

so that was just me thinking out loud....as I do not know the ceramic piece either.  That is why I also posted on that other site that was suggested to me...
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Re: Bird ??? And the signature???
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2010, 12:14:09 PM »

  Hi Rose,

                The signing I went to was VERY strictly controlled, you had to buy a piece from a special counter set up instore and put your name down on a list before you could even get near Michael!! the store staff kept the item you bought until it was time to be signed, then you were called into a cordoned off area and your piece was given to Michael for signing, he was very friendly and asked us about our Grandaughter.

                     Warmest Wishes,

                       John
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