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Abdhul Decorative collar and plain collar versions. The plain collar version is rarer. Red tinge to scrolling pattern on collar variation. There are a few with the collar painted a cream colour with reddish highlights on the design. Also single stripe turban, and double stripes. The single stripe was used on the later models. There is also an Abdhul Base Lamp
Rarity - Very Common |
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  Produced 1961 to 1987. Sculpted by Fred Wright. Height 8 inches. Series A Composite. |
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| Abdhul Unpainted model with no protruding section of turban to the right hand side. |
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As a comparison - traditional model with protruding section of turban to the right hand side. |
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| Abdhul Base Lamp | See Lamps | ||||||||||||
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Tiny Tots - Adam & Eve Size 5.5 inch tall by 3.5 inch wide. Experimental model.
The 'Tiny Tots' series were experimental models.
Rarity - One of the Rarest
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Owned by former Bossons employee Mrs. Cynthia Charlesworth.
The Tiny Tots series tend to lack any real detail.
Known Tiny Tots figurines comprise of - 'Adam and Eve', 'Darby and Joan', 'Pretty Pussy' (and similar 'Butcher Boy') |
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Afghan Shelf Ornament Produced 1962 to 1963. Height 12 inches. Very few produced. Also produced in the 'Afghan Lamp' version. Forms a set with Berber Shelf Ornament. See 'Detailed Studies' for more pictures and 'Lamps' for 'Afghan Lamp' version
Rarity - Extremely Rare
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Afghan (cont) This model was from the Richard Bossons collection |
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| Afghan Lamp | See Lamps | ||||||||||||
| African Group | See Pottery Products | ||||||||||||
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African Masks |
See Pottery Products - See Ibo, Baule, Baluba, Ibibio | ||||||||||||
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Albanian Produced 1962 to 1969. Sculpted by Fred Wright. Height 5.5 inches. Series B Composite. There is a rarer 'pink and blue' turban that exists, and a turban with a greenish colour Rarity - Common |
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Alexander The Great (Experimental) Unpainted experimental models that never went into production. These are the only 2no known examples. From the Richard Bossons collection and sold via auction Oct 2022 15.5cm height |
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Angels Produced 1969 to 1973 and re-released 1983 to 1984 without Cupid shelf. "Little Angel Musicians". Comprising of Violin, Lyre, Lute, Concertina, Cello and Cupid Shelf. All of the wall ornaments are 7 inches high. Cupid Shelf is 4.5 inches high.
Rarity - Fairly Available to Fairly Rare, depending on model
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Gold Cupid and rarer 'Silver' Cupid Shelf Ornament. The Cupid shelf ornament
is rarer due to the fact that it was never re-issued. |
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  Bossons samples sold via Auction by Richard & Jane Bossons 15th July 2022 |
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Anne Boleyn Produced 1986 to 31st Dec 1994. Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Height 6 inches. Anne Boleyn was the 2nd wife of Henry VIII. She was married in 1533 and executed 3 years later.
Rarity - Fairly Rare
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  The left hand photo illustrates the real Anne Boleyn and shows the accuracy of the Bossons creation |
Originally intended to sculpture Henry VII & his six wives but only Henry VII, Catherine of Aragon & Anne Boleyn were ever produced. Based on the composite Hans Holbein portraits of the King & his wives. |
From the 'Regal and Traditional Collection' which includes Beefeater, Welsh Lady, King Henry VII, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Guardsman. |
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Armenian Produced 1963 to 1966. Sculpted by Fred Wright. Height 5.5 inches. Series B Composite.
Rarity - Fairly Common
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| Armstrong Custer | See 'Lt Col Armstrong Custer & Sioux Chief Sitting Bull' | ||||||||||||
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Aruj Barbarossa Produced 1994 to 1996. Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Height 5.25 inches.
Rarity - Fairly Rare
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  The left hand photo is an illustration of the real Aruj Barbarossa and shows the accuracy of the Bossons creation |
"Redbeard" was a famous Mediterranean Pirate from the Banary Coast. He commanded a large fleet of pirate ships. In 1516 the Spanish sent galleons and 10000 men to fight Araj. He was killed in the battle. |
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Aviator Produced 1991 to 1996. Sculpted by Alice Brindley. Height 5.5 inches.
Rarity - Fairly Rare
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Introduced to mark the 50th Anniversary of the "Battle of Britain" in World War II. Released in 1991. This model was produced with the help of a Mr. Chris Sheehan, a recognized collector of aviation memorabilia. |
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