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Royal Doulton Figurine Father Christmas HN3399 Royal Doulton Alison (HN5564) was designed byFather Christmas (HN3399) was designed by Robert Tabbenor and issued by Royal Doulton from 1992 to 1999, standing 9 inches tall. Modelled in the classic English Father Christmas tradition rich red robes, white trim, bag of toys in hand and his list at the ready this is one of the most fully realised and generously scaled Christmas figures Royal Doulton produced, and it has become a perennial favourite among collectors who build seasonal displays