The Bone China Figurine "Special Touch"A unique journey.... A unique chronicle How many pairs of hands go to make these delightful decorative ceramics? "The Special Touch" Brochure is yours for free of charge Let us introduce you to Andrew who wants to tell you what he thinks about the unique publication of "Our Special Touch" 
Andrew Henshall is a 'blocker' one of the the most important men in the whole process of ceramic production. Andrew worked for the great china houses of Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Wedgwood and Spode learning and refining his craft and now has his own studio, so sought after are his skills by all and sundry. Here's what Peter Holland, sculptor, says about blockers....
If you asked me to do this job, I would run a mile! I believe it to be even more of a skill than my sculpture. Quite incredible. Collectors don't believe me when I tell them that... ...but you have to see it to believe it! A rough, tough old blocker once looked me up and down and said (they have no respect for anyone other than their own and give or take no quarter from anyone - not even the Managing Director of the company).... "You have big hands, lad... But never worry, the biggest hands make the most delicate shapes.. so think on't, and be happy"" "Our Special Touch" is the remarkable story of how an exquisite work of art is created.....and why our attention to detail makes your hand made English Fine Bone China even more collectable. Lovers of the English Fine Bone China Figurine will know that there is an enormous amount of artistic skill, experience and dedication needed by many people to produce the very best examples of the art. But it may be a surprise, however, to realize just how many are actually involved. To obtain this specially written, illustrated article, free of charge, simply fill out the form below and you will also get our Figurine Collector's 'Topical Talk' regular news updates Our Bone China Figurine Special TouchThe Figurine Collective was formed by a group of highly experienced artists, designers and sculptors, whose new ideas are developed up to the point of the final superb original clay model, sculpted by either John Bromley, arguably the World’s leading ceramic sculptor or Peter Holland, who is himself, one of the most internationally renowned artists.A Dedicated band of highly skilled craftsmen and womenFrom this point on, we work with a dedicated band of highly skilled craftsmen and women who have decades of experience from working with the finest of the traditional old factories such as Royal Doulton, Coalport and Royal Worcester. Their skills have been passed down through the generations to be the culmination of over two centuries of artistic endeavour.Bone China Figurine skills, perfected since the Eighteenth CenturyEveryone involved is dedicated to the same goal of achieving the highest possible standard of quality of your exquisite figurine. No machine can replace the finely trained eyes of the English craftsperson, using skills perfected since the Eighteenth Century in the making of fine bone china.Quality and Authenticity guaranteed by the SculptorOnly when your figurine has been thoroughly inspected from delicate head to toe, will the quality controllers and The Figurine Collective allow the piece to be numbered, by hand. Each completed figurine is carefully noted down in a special register, ensuring that there is precisely the correct number for the edition – not one more.Finally, to guarantee its unique number and quality, a Certificate of Authenticity will be personally hand signed by the sculptor. Find out more about Fine Bone China Figurines and 'The Figurine Collective' and keep up to date with all the latest news with our free 'Topical Talk' updates
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