Vintage Paragon Fine Bone China "Ursula" N107 Figurine, A Double Royal Warrant Item

Title: Vintage Paragon Fine Bone China "Ursula" N107 Figurine, A Double Royal Warrant Item.
Manufacturer: Paragon, Made In England.
Height: 17.2cm.
Width: 10.5cm.
Depth: 11.0cm.
Info: A charming figurine, hand painted by the excellent crafts people from Paragon.
A Lady in a fine Red Dress with a purple bonnet reclining on a bench.
The stamp on the bottom reads "Paragon Fine Bone China, By Appointment China Manufacturers to HM Queen Elizabeth & The Queen Mother Made in England" 
A Double Royal warrant item, the stamp was in use between 1949 and 1952.
Exquisite detail on the item, beautifully decorated, a great addition to the display cabinet or on the dresser top.
The Star China company was founded in 1897 as a partnership between Herbert Aynsley (great-grandson of the founder of Aynsley China) and Hugh Irving.
In 1919, after Aynsley's retirement the company name was changed to Paragon China Company Limited. 
In its early history the firm manufactured tea and breakfast wares, exporting to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. However, in the 1930s, Paragon expanded both its market, to include the Americas, and its range of products to include dinnerware.
The 1960s saw the company change hands several times, owned for a while by T.C. Wild, then forming part of Allied English Potteries, then becoming part of Royal Doulton.
The Paragon name has been retained, mainly with designs based on traditional floral patterns. Unfortunately the early Paragon pattern books are presumed lost, however the royal commemorative designs are still sought by collectors. wikipedia.
Condition: Excellent, as new, a well cared for piece, there are no faults on the figurine at all.
Price: R 975.00 Inc Vat.