Brambly Hedge Figures (Royal Doulton)

Written by Jill Barklem and first published in the autumn of 1980, Brambly Hedge is a series of books featuring the adventures of a hedgerow community of mice. In 1983 Royal Doulton began production of the characters from the books as a series of figures and tableware. The first figures produced were numbered from DBH1 TO DBH26, with the value of each dependant on the length of production, numbers produced and therefore rarity of the figure. Some figures also have colour variations which may add to their value. Note that the value estimates given within guidebooks are generally higher than the prices one would find on Ebay.D.B.H 1 Poppy Eyebright (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 2 Mr Apple (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 3 Mrs Apple (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 4 Lord Woodmouse (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 5 Lady Woodmouse (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 6 Dusty Dogwood (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1984-1995)D.B.H 7 Wilfred Toadflax (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 8 Primrose (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1983-1997)D.B.H 9 Old Mrs Eyebright (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1984-1995)D.B.H 10 Mr Toadflax (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1985-1997)3 versions were produced. In the first version the tail is at the front of the figure between the legs. This is the rarest and most expensive of all the figures made. In the second version the tail comes from the side and there is no cushion to the rear of the figure. In the third version the tail comes from the side and there is a cushion to the rear of the figure. D.B.H 11 Mrs Toadflax (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1985-1995)3 Versions. In the first version the figure is holding an empty bowl, second version the bowl has oxtail.soup, third and most common version, the bowl contains carrot soup.D.B.H 12 Catkin (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1985-1994)D.B.H 13 Old Vole D.B.H 14 Basil (Designer: Harry Sales / Issued: 1985-1992)D.B.H 15 Mrs Crustybread D.B.H 16 Clover (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1987-1997)D.B.H 17 Teasel D.B.H 18 Store Stump Money BoxD.B.H 19 Lily Weaver D.B.H 20 Flax WeaverD.B.H 21 Conker D.B.H 22 Primrose Entertains (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1990-1995)D.B.H 23 Wilfred Entertains (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1990-1995)D.B.H 24 Mr Saltapple (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1993-1997)D.B.H 25 Mrs Saltapple (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1993-1997)D.B.H 26 Dusty And Baby (Designer: Graham Tongue / Issued: 1995-1997)No figures were produced numbering DBH27 to DBH29.In 2000 Royal Doulton commissioned a further production of figures. The figures being based on the same characters.D.B.H 30 The Ice Ball (Modelled by Shane Ridge. Limited addition to 3000 Worldwide)D.B.H 31 Lord Woodmouse (Modelled by Shane Ridge)D.B.H 32 Lady Woodmouse (Modelled by Warren Platt)D.B.H 33 Primrose Picking Berries (Modelled by Shane Ridge)D.B.H 34 Wilfred Carries the PicnicD.B.H 35 Wilfred And The Toy Chest (Money Box) 2000 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock)D.B.H 36 Poppy Eyebright (Modelled by Warren Platt)D.B.H 37 Dusty Dogwood (Modelled by Martyn Alcock)D.B.H 38 Basil Woodmouse (Modelled by Shane Ridge)D.B.H 39 Mr Saltapple 2001 (Modelled by Shane Ridge)D.B.H 40 Mrs Saltapple 2001 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock)D.B.H 41 Pebble 2001 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock)D.B.H 42 Shell 2001D.B.H 43 Shrimp 2001 (Modelled by Warren Platt)D.B.H 44 The Bride And Groom 2001 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock)D.B.H 45 Happy Birthday Wilfred 2001 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock. Limited addition to 3000 Worldwide)D.B.H 46 Mr. Toadflax D.B.H 47 Mrs. Apple 2002 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock) In the latter part of 2002, Royal Doulton transferred production to Thailand (Indonesia). Royal Doulton's last Stoke-on-Trent factory, at Nile Street in Burslem, was shut in 2005. In 2006 Royal Doulton was taken over by the Waterford Wedgwood group. The following figures were all made in Thailand.D.B.H 48 Heading Home 2002 (Modelled by Martyn Alcock) D.B.H 49 Wilfred's Birthday CakeThe Spring Story Collection 2002D.B.H 50 Where Are Basil's Trousers?D.B.H 51 Dusty's BunsD.B.H 52 Mrs. Toadflax Decorates CakeThe High Hills Collection 2002/3D.B.H 53 Mr. Apple D.B.H 54 Lily Weaver D.B.H 55 Flax WeaverD.B.H 56 Wilfred Toadflax D.B.H 57 On The Ledge D.B.H 58 Lily Weaver SpinningD.B.H 59 Tea At Hornbeam TreeD.B.H 60 A Cheerful BlazeD.B.H 61 Shooting the Rapids (Limited addition of 2000)The Autumn Story Collection 2003D.B.H 62 Old Mrs. EyebrightD.B.H 63 Youre Safe D.B.H 64 In The WoodsD.B.H 65 In the BramblesD.B.H 66 Off To Pick Mushrooms The Winter Story Collection 2004D.B.H 67 Lets Make A Snow MouseD.B.H 68 Hot Buttered Toast For BreakfastD.B.H 69 Home for SupperThat completes the list of Royal Doulton Brambly hedge figures. My Wife