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Winston Churchill
30.11.1874 - 24.01.1965
Bronze Gilt

Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.
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Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a non-academic historian, a writer and an artist.

He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 for his lifetime body of work. In 1963, he was the first of only eight people to be made an honorary citizen of the United States. In his Speech to the House of Commons, May 13th 1940 he uttered the immortal words - "...we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be...we shall never surrender."

The Bust
Churchill is one of the most photographed, sculpted, painted and drawn figures in modern history. This original sculpture drew on this history and was made at our workshop in Bath.

Around the Base
For this bust we have included objects around the base of things reminiscent of World War II including a gas mask, military hat, a soldiers helmet, Spitfire, Churchill's bowler hat, a Hurricane and a trowel.

The etch around the base reads:

"WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER"

Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
William Shakespeare
26.04.1564 - 23.04.1616
Bronze Gilt

Born during the reign of Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon".
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The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath. The perfect gift for any Shakespeare aficionado.

The Base
There are a series of details around the base associated with Shakespeare and his works. For this bust we have included quill and ink, scrolls and books, the Greek masks of comedy and tragedy, a crown, the famous Hamlet skull, the Capulet Rose and Montague Swords from Romeo and Juliet.

The etch around the base reads:

"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE"

Quote from Act 1, scene 3 of Hamlet when Polonius's gives his final piece of advice to his son Laertes, who is in a hurry to get on the next boat to Paris.

Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm






Sir Ernest Shackleton
15.02.1874 - 05.01.1922
Bronze Gilt

Ernest Shackleton is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership.
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He led three Antarctic expeditions, but it is the story of his second, on the Endurance which made his reputation.

He overcame unimaginable odds bringing home every man safely. Shackleton is celebrated as an iconic leader showing determination, courage and endurance.

The etch around the base reads:

"BY ENDURANCE WE CONQUER"

Height: 130mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm

Charles Dickens
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Bronze Gilt

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
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He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. 

His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.

The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classic addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table for any lover of Dickens.

The Base
The top of the base includes models of scenes from the tales of Dickens and Victorian England.

The etch around the base reads:

"IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES "

Quote from A Tale of Two Cities.

Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm







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Roald Amundsen
16.07.1872 - 06.1928
Bronze Gilt

was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

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Roald Amundsen

was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

The etch around the base reads: "VICTORY AWAITS HIM WHO HAS EVERYTHING IN ORDER"

Height: 132mm
Width: 78mm
Depth: 40mm

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Fridtjof Nansen
10.10.1861 - 13.05.1930
Bronze Gilt

Is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership. Later on in life the humanitarian and scholar received the Nobel Price.






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Queen Elizabeth II
21.04.1926 - 08.09.2022
Britains longest reigning Monarch.
Bronze Gilt
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Twelve Prime Ministers having served during her sixty year reign; she remains a constant figure in a changing world.

The Bust

Based on illustrations and photographs of Queen Elizabeth on her Diamond Jubilee, this sculpture was completed at our workshop in Bath and makes a truly regal addition to the mantel, bookshelves or occasional table for any 'modern royalist'.

The Base
There are objects around the base. For this bust we have included Buckingham Palace with the guard, a globe, horse and carriage, Windsor Castle, horses of Royal Ascot and the QE2.

The etch around the base reads:

"BRITAINS LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH"

Height: 130mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm

Click on the image to enlarge.


King Charles III
10.10.1861 - 13.05.1930
Bronze Gilt

Reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom from 6th May 2023.
Formerly the Prince of Wales, the King has a long history of being an advocate for environmental issues, architecture and much more.
More Info


The Bust

Based on illustrations and photographs of King Charles III in 2023 this sculpture was completed at our workshop in Bath and makes a truly regal and new addition for our collectors.

The Base
There are objects around the base. For this bust we have included the Crown, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace with the guard, Orb, Ceremonial Sceptres, Polo Players, and an Oak tree.

The quote around the base reads:

"I PASSIONATELY BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A GOD GIVEN ABILITY"

Height: 130mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 40mm





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Winston Churchill
30.11.1874 - 24.01.1965
Bronze Gilt

Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.
More Info
Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a non-academic historian, a writer and an artist.

He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 for his lifetime body of work. In 1963, he was the first of only eight people to be made an honorary citizen of the United States. In his Speech to the House of Commons, May 13th 1940 he uttered the immortal words - "...we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be...we shall never surrender."

The Bust
Churchill is one of the most photographed, sculpted, painted and drawn figures in modern history. This original sculpture drew on this history and was made at our workshop in Bath.

Around the Base
For this bust we have included objects around the base of things reminiscent of World War II including a gas mask, military hat, a soldiers helmet, Spitfire, Churchill's bowler hat, a Hurricane and a trowel.

The etch around the base reads:

"WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER"

Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
William Shakespeare
26.04.1564 - 23.04.1616
Bronze Gilt

Born during the reign of Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon".
More Info
The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath. The perfect gift for any Shakespeare aficionado.

The Base
There are a series of details around the base associated with Shakespeare and his works. For this bust we have included quill and ink, scrolls and books, the Greek masks of comedy and tragedy, a crown, the famous Hamlet skull, the Capulet Rose and Montague Swords from Romeo and Juliet.

The etch around the base reads:

"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE"

Quote from Act 1, scene 3 of Hamlet when Polonius's gives his final piece of advice to his son Laertes, who is in a hurry to get on the next boat to Paris.

Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm






Sir Ernest Shackleton
15.02.1874 - 05.01.1922
Bronze Gilt

Ernest Shackleton is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership.
More Info
He led three Antarctic expeditions, but it is the story of his second, on the Endurance which made his reputation.

He overcame unimaginable odds bringing home every man safely. Shackleton is celebrated as an iconic leader showing determination, courage and endurance.

The etch around the base reads:

"BY ENDURANCE WE CONQUER"

Height: 130mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm

Charles Dickens
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Bronze Gilt

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
More Info
He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. 

His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.

The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classic addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table for any lover of Dickens.

The Base
The top of the base includes models of scenes from the tales of Dickens and Victorian England.

The etch around the base reads:

"IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES "

Quote from A Tale of Two Cities.

Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm







Click on the image to enlarge.


Roald Amundsen
16.07.1872 - 06.1928
Bronze Gilt

was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

More Info
Roald Amundsen

was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

The etch around the base reads: "VICTORY AWAITS HIM WHO HAS EVERYTHING IN ORDER"

Height: 132mm
Width: 78mm
Depth: 40mm

Click on the image to enlarge.


Fridtjof Nansen
10.10.1861 - 13.05.1930
Bronze Gilt

Is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership. Later on in life the humanitarian and scholar received the Nobel Price.






Click on the image to enlarge.


Queen Elizabeth II
21.04.1926 - 08.09.2022
Britains longest reigning Monarch.
Bronze Gilt
More Info
Twelve Prime Ministers having served during her sixty year reign; she remains a constant figure in a changing world.

The Bust

Based on illustrations and photographs of Queen Elizabeth on her Diamond Jubilee, this sculpture was completed at our workshop in Bath and makes a truly regal addition to the mantel, bookshelves or occasional table for any 'modern royalist'.

The Base
There are objects around the base. For this bust we have included Buckingham Palace with the guard, a globe, horse and carriage, Windsor Castle, horses of Royal Ascot and the QE2.

The etch around the base reads:

"BRITAINS LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH"

Height: 130mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm

Click on the image to enlarge.


King Charles III
10.10.1861 - 13.05.1930
Bronze Gilt

Reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom from 6th May 2023.
Formerly the Prince of Wales, the King has a long history of being an advocate for environmental issues, architecture and much more.
More Info


The Bust

Based on illustrations and photographs of King Charles III in 2023 this sculpture was completed at our workshop in Bath and makes a truly regal and new addition for our collectors.

The Base
There are objects around the base. For this bust we have included the Crown, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace with the guard, Orb, Ceremonial Sceptres, Polo Players, and an Oak tree.

The quote around the base reads:

"I PASSIONATELY BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A GOD GIVEN ABILITY"

Height: 130mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 40mm