#806 `Grand Finale` Piano Man by NatureCrafts Chalkware Ornament

Title: #806 "Grand Finale" Piano Man by NatureCrafts Chalkware Ornament.
Manufacturer: Nature Crafts, Congleton, Cheshire, Made In England circa 1960's or 1970's.
Height: 17cm.
Length: 15cm.
Depth: 15.5cm.
Info: "Style No. 806 - Grand Finale - Just An Old Fashioned Tune."
A charming character playing the piano with some interesting detail and objects around the piano created by the Caster and Fettler. 
A Hand Painted piece that will be great for the Bar Display or in a Cabinet.
Normally created from Dental Plaster.
Each Nature Craft Piece is individually finished, no two should ever be the same, this Grande Finale # 806 is marked with "OB" and "SH" as well as a large "A" on the base. The Ornament has excellent decorative detail.
Chalkware is an American term for popular figurines either made of moulded plaster of Paris (usually) or sculpted gypsum, and painted, typically with oils or watercolors. 
NatureCraft was first established in Congleton in 1931 and was one of the most well known firms in the town. 
Production closed down in 1978, the business was sold - there were very limited items that were subsequently produced in China - and is currently part of the Widdop Bingham Company.
Condition: Very good, a well cared for piece.
Price: R 455.00 Inc Vat.