'Crown Collection' Series |
THE 'CROWN COLLECTION' SERIES MODELS
Bears and Bees - This model was a later addition to the Crown Collection (added in 1984)
First Course (Raccoons)
First Dip (Otters)
First Encounter (Hedgehog)
First Friend (Badger)
First Home (Beaver)
First Neighbour (Squirrel) - This model was a later addition to the Crown Collection (added in 1984)
First Outing (Golden Eye Ducks)
First Venture (Mallard Duckling)
Blue Tit - Experimental Model was not included in the 'Crown Collection' series
Wren - Experimental Model was not included in the 'Crown Collection' series
CROWN COLLECTION
The Bossons Fraser Art 'Crown Collection' Series. PVC wildlife figurines mounted on mahogany plinths. Limited Edition Series of 9500 models for each design. Produced from 1981 to 1988 within the exception of 'Bears and Bees' which was introduced in 1986 so is therefore rarer. Blue Tit and Wren where experimental models and never formed a part of the 'Crown Collection'. These 2no models are very rare.
In 1986 the 'Crown Collection' was made with the addition of the new 'Stonite' product. 'Stonite' material powder was blended with the PVC to reinforce and stabilise. Models were fixed to the wooden plinth with glue and a central screw.
Also see Fleur-de-Lis collection comprising of Gorilla Group, Panda Family and Fennec Fox
| Bears and Bees Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1984 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 12 x 9.5 inches.
Rarity - Rare
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  Limited Edition to 19500. Released in 1984. This was one of the last Crown Collections to be created. |
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Blue Tit Fraser Art - Experimental model with the 'Wren'. Was to be a part of the 'Crown Collection'. With and without the wooden plinth. Approx. 4.5" tall, and the bases approx. 4" in diameter. Fraser-Art stickers on the base and on the plinth.
Rarity - The Rarest
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| Blue Tit (gypsum) This is a pre-production chalk model which was probably made prior to the manufacture of the Fraser Art Crown Collection PVC creation. Rarity - The Rarest
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Fennec Fox Frazer Art Limited Edition (1984). Only 3 to 4 know examples. A model sold at the IBCS 2000 meeting for approx £1300. Sculpted by Alice Brindley.
The Rarest
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Gorilla Family, Panda & Fennec Fox became the ' Fleur-de-lis Collection' and is disguisable from the 'Crown Collection' by the circular plinth. All models were made with the new 'Stonite' which was a blend of PVC plastic and stone material to reinforce and stabilise. |
 
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| First Course
(Raccoons) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 11.75 x 8.25 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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 A Raccoon family luncheon party gazes expectantly at the ripples in the riverside shallows |
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| First Dip (Otters) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 12 x 9.5 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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  Otter Family bathing party. Young otter cubs are often reluctant to take the first plunge |
 Bossons samples sold via Auction by Richard & Jane Bossons 15th July 2022 |
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| First Encounter
(Hedgehog) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 6 x 5.5 inches
Rarity - Fairly Available
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A young hedgehog newly out of his nest encounters his first stranger. An equally appraising grasshopper. |
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| First Friend
(Badger) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 7 x 7 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces. Watched by his mother, this baby badger emerges from its set for the first time and comes face to face with Mr Toad - Friend or Foe?
Rarity - Fairly Available
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| First Home (Beaver) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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   Unpainted example from the Richard Bossons collection |
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| First Neighbour
(Squirrel) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1984 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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| First Outing (Golden
Eye Ducks) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 11.75 x 7 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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 Mother duck keeps a watchful eye on her four young brood as they make their first excursion |
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| First Venture
(Mallard Duckling) Fraser Art - Limited Edition 'Crown Collection' Series. Produced from 1981 to 1988 Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Plinth 6.75 x 6.75 inches. Limited Edition of 19500 pieces.
Rarity - Fairly Available
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 Bossons samples sold via Auction by Richard & Jane Bossons 15th July 2022 |
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Wren Fraser Art - Experimental model with the Blue Tit. Was to be a part of the 'Crown Collection'. With and without the wooden plinth. Approx. 4.5" tall, and the bases approx. 4" in diameter. Fraser-Art stickers on the base and on the plinth.
Rarity - The Rarest
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