{"product_id":"royal-doulton-billie-buntie-bunnykins-sleigh-ride-db81-1989-special-events","title":"Royal Doulton Billie \u0026 Buntie Bunnykins Sleigh Ride DB81 – 1989 Special Events","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eBillie and Buntie are bundled together for a joyful winter adventure in this charming Royal Doulton \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eSleigh Ride Bunnykins\u003c\/strong\u003e figurine. Seated back-to-back on a bright red sleigh, the pair wear colourful yellow and green clothing with matching red scarves as they glide across the painted snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eModel \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eDB81\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second colourway of the earlier Sleigh Ride design. It was produced for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eRoyal Doulton Special Events Tour in 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e and issued only that year, making it a more distinctive Bunnykins variation. The design is attributed to Walter Hayward and the modelling to Albert Hallam. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eA cheerful and colourful piece that would sit beautifully among other Bunnykins figurines, Christmas collectables or classic Royal Doulton ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18nw2e0\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"181\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e📖 Where Every Find Tells a Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xydb7h\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u1khx6\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e1 × Royal Doulton Billie \u0026amp; Buntie Bunnykins Sleigh Ride figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sv3sch\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eOriginal box and certificate are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Doulton\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Doulton\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Billie \u0026amp; Buntie Bunnykins “Sleigh Ride” DB81\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second colourway – Special Events Tour edition\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Hayward\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eModeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albert Hallam\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eAge\/Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, red, yellow, green, white and pale blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 1972 date appearing on the underside relates to the original design copyright; the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eSpecial Events Tour 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp identifies this DB81 variation as the 1989 release. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003ePresented in good to very good pre-owned condition as shown in the photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sv3sch\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eOriginal box and certificate are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e📸\u003cstrong\u003e Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pg9v04\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e✔ Genuine Royal Doulton Bunnykins collectable\u003cbr data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e✔ Special 1989 event-tour colourway\u003cbr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e✔ Colourful winter and Christmas-themed design\u003cbr data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e✔ Features two Bunnykins characters in one detailed composition\u003cbr data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e✔ An appealing display piece for Royal Doulton and Bunnykins collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"4gkef\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; 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