Catalog: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art (3)

A Gorgeous Pair of of Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Birds, Chickadees & Larch, 9 1/2 -Inch - Edition completed in 1938, as shown in Plate 13 (see photos #7 & 8) of the Limited edition (1500 copies) of the book ' The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, by George Savage.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Dorothy Doughty

Dorothy Doughty was born in San Remo, Italy in 1892. Her father was the explorer and poet,Charles Doughty. Dorothy studied at Eastbourne School of Art and became a keen naturalist and ornithologist. In 1933 the American publisher, Alex Dickens, encouraged Royal Worcester to make large, bone china models of birds to sell in limited numbers. Dorothy Doughty designed a series of birds for the American market working from the studio in Cornwall, which she shared with her sister, Freda. Dorothy had never worked in clay before, but was determined to make the birds as life-like as possible.

Thirty-six pairs and three individual models of American Birds were designed between 1933 and 1960. A full account of the production of the birds is given in the book by George Savage, The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, which was published by Royal Worcester as a limited edition of 1500 copies in 1962.

A Gorgeous Pair of of Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Birds, Indigo Buntings and Blackberry, 8 1/2 -Inch - Edition completed in 1941, as shown in Plate 10 (see photos #7 & 8) of the Limited edition (1500 copies) of the book ' The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, by George Savage.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Dorothy Doughty

Dorothy Doughty was born in San Remo, Italy in 1892. Her father was the explorer and poet, Charles Doughty. Dorothy studied at Eastbourne School of Art and became a keen naturalist and ornithologist. In 1933 the American publisher, Alex Dickens, encouraged Royal Worcester to make large, bone china models of birds to sell in limited numbers.

Dorothy Doughty designed a series of birds for the American market working from the studio in Cornwall, which she shared with her sister, Freda. Dorothy had never worked in clay before, but was determined to make the birds as life-like as possible.

Thirty-six pairs and three individual models of American Birds were designed between 1933 and 1960. A full account of the production of the birds is given in the book by George Savage, The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, which was published by Royal Worcester as a limited edition of 1500 copies in 1962.

This is wonderful, Matching, Diamond and Ruby, Four-Piece (Pendant Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring) set made with solid 0.750-pure, 18K Solid White Gold.

The set has approximately 0.64 Carat in Diamonds, and 1.8 Carats in Rubies.

The set has been formally appraised at $2.920.00, by a GIA Certified Gemologist.

Necklace

Pendant: Heart-shaped pendant with lined Diamonds and Red Rubies

Diamonds: 10 Baguette Diamonds

Diamond Weight: 0,10 Carat

Diamond Color: H - I

Diamond Clarity: S1

Rubies: 10 Round Rubies; Total Weight: 0.40 Carat

Metal: 18K White Gold

Chain: Bead Style Chain with a bail clasp closure, 16-inch total length

Bracelet

Diamonds: 10 Round, single-cut Diamonds

Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat

Diamond Color: H to I

Diamond Clarity: S1

Rubies: 5 Oval Rubies; Total Weight: 1.0 Carat

Metal: 14K White Gold

Bracelet Details: Elongated bars separated by Diamond Clusters and Ruby Centers, total length: 16 inches

Earrings

Huggie-Style Earrings

Diamonds: 4 Round Diamonds

Diamond Weight: 0.24 Carat

Diamond Color: H to I

Diamond Clarity: S1

Rubies: 5 Emerald-cut Rubies; Total Weight: 0.20 Carat

Metal: 18K White Gold

Earrings have Locking Posts

Ring

Solitaire-style Ring with Center Ruby and side Diamonds

Diamonds: 2 Round Diamonds

Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carat

Diamond Color: H to I

Diamond Clarity: S1

Rubies: 1 Center Round Ruby, Total Weight: 0.20 Carat

Metal: 14K White Gold

Ring Size: 5 US (U:49) - 16mm