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.
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
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".
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
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
300's Anniversary
Sir Christopher Wren
30.10.1632 – 8.03.1723
Bronze Gilt
Was an English anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist, as well as one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.
Sir Christopher Wren
30.10.1632 – 8.03.1723
Bronze Gilt
Was an English anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist, as well as one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.
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He was accorded responsibility for rebuilding 52 churches in the City of London after the the Great Fire in 1666, including what is regarded as his masterpiece, St.Pauls Cathedral on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710.
Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
Charles Dickens
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Bronze Gilt
Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
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
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
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 – 17.07.1790
Bronze Gilt
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 - 17.07.1790
Smith is best known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics. He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
05.06.1723 – 17.07.1790
Bronze Gilt
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 - 17.07.1790
Smith is best known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics. He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
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You’ll also find his portrait featured on the British twenty pound note known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics.
He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Smith's career. We have included books, the Glasgow University crest, a globe, quill and ink, scales and Glasgow University McEwan Hall.
The etch around the base reads:
"THE FATHER OF MODERN ECONOMICS"
Height: 140mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Smith's career. We have included books, the Glasgow University crest, a globe, quill and ink, scales and Glasgow University McEwan Hall.
The etch around the base reads:
"THE FATHER OF MODERN ECONOMICS"
Height: 140mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
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Robert Falcon Scott
06.06.1868 – 2903 1912
Bronze Gilt
Captain Robert Falcon Scott CVO was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–04 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910–13
06.06.1868 – 2903 1912
Bronze Gilt
Captain Robert Falcon Scott CVO was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–04 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910–13
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Before his appointment to lead the Discovery expedition, Scott had a career as a Royal Navy officer. In 1899, he had a chance encounter with Sir Clements Markham, the president of the Royal Geographical Society, and learned of a planned Antarctic expedition, which he soon volunteered to lead. His name became inseparably associated with the Antarctic, the field of work to which he remained committed during the final 12 years of his life.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Scott's fatal polar expedition. We have included the ponies, his ship, a motorised metal Sledge, a map of Antartica.
The etch around the base reads:
"FOR GOD'S SAKE, LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE"
Height: 133mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Scott's fatal polar expedition. We have included the ponies, his ship, a motorised metal Sledge, a map of Antartica.
The etch around the base reads:
"FOR GOD'S SAKE, LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE"
Height: 133mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
Sir Ernest Shackleton
15.02.1874 - 05.01.1922
Bronze Gilt
Ernest Shackleton is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership.
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
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
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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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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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.
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.
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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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Athena, Greek Goddess
Bronze Gilt
Athena was the daughter of Zeus;
Bronze Gilt
Athena was the daughter of Zeus;
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her birth is unique in that she did not have a mother.
Instead she sprang full grown and clad in armour from Zeus' forehead. She was fierce and brave in battle; however, she only took part in wars that defended the state and home from outside enemies.
As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY"
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 40mm
Instead she sprang full grown and clad in armour from Zeus' forehead. She was fierce and brave in battle; however, she only took part in wars that defended the state and home from outside enemies.
As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY"
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 40mm
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Aphrodite
Bronze Gilt
Daughter of Zeus and Dione. Zeus married her to the ugly Hephaestus, to stop the god's rivalry over her beauty.
Bronze Gilt
Daughter of Zeus and Dione. Zeus married her to the ugly Hephaestus, to stop the god's rivalry over her beauty.
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Aphrodite had many lovers including Ares and Adonis. She played a role in the Eros legend and many lesser beings were said to be her children.
The Bust
This bust take inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Met Museum and the Getty Museum. Both are dated around 200-250BC.
Around the Base
For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY".
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 35mm
The Bust
This bust take inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Met Museum and the Getty Museum. Both are dated around 200-250BC.
Around the Base
For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY".
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 35mm
Click on the image to enlarge.
Hadrian
24.01.76 AD - 10.07.138 AD
Bronze Gilt
Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Roman Emperor
Bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian made in British Gypsum Plaster.
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Hadrian had a love for all things Greek and was the first emperor to be depicted with a beard. He strengthened the Roman Empire through architecture, building Hadrian's Wall and rebuilding the Pantheon. He visited almost every province of the empire during his peaceful twenty-year reign.
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
Click on the image to enlarge.
Emperor Nero
54 to 68 AD
Bronze Gilt
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 54 to 68 AD.
54 to 68 AD
Bronze Gilt
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 54 to 68 AD.
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Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor, ruling from 54 to 68. His infamous reign is usually associated with tyranny, extravagance, and debauchery.
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 35mm
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 35mm
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.
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
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".
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
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
300's Anniversary
Sir Christopher Wren
30.10.1632 – 8.03.1723
Bronze Gilt
Was an English anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist, as well as one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.
Sir Christopher Wren
30.10.1632 – 8.03.1723
Bronze Gilt
Was an English anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist, as well as one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.
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He was accorded responsibility for rebuilding 52 churches in the City of London after the the Great Fire in 1666, including what is regarded as his masterpiece, St.Pauls Cathedral on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710.
Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
Height: 120mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
Charles Dickens
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Bronze Gilt
Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
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
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
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 – 17.07.1790
Bronze Gilt
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 - 17.07.1790
Smith is best known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics. He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
05.06.1723 – 17.07.1790
Bronze Gilt
Adam Smith
05.06.1723 - 17.07.1790
Smith is best known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics. He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
More Info
You’ll also find his portrait featured on the British twenty pound note known for “The Wealth of Nations” the first modern work of economics.
He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Smith's career. We have included books, the Glasgow University crest, a globe, quill and ink, scales and Glasgow University McEwan Hall.
The etch around the base reads:
"THE FATHER OF MODERN ECONOMICS"
Height: 140mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
He laid the foundations of free exchange economic theory and remains highly influential on economics today.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Smith's career. We have included books, the Glasgow University crest, a globe, quill and ink, scales and Glasgow University McEwan Hall.
The etch around the base reads:
"THE FATHER OF MODERN ECONOMICS"
Height: 140mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
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Robert Falcon Scott
06.06.1868 – 2903 1912
Bronze Gilt
Captain Robert Falcon Scott CVO was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–04 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910–13
06.06.1868 – 2903 1912
Bronze Gilt
Captain Robert Falcon Scott CVO was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–04 and the Terra Nova expedition of 1910–13
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Before his appointment to lead the Discovery expedition, Scott had a career as a Royal Navy officer. In 1899, he had a chance encounter with Sir Clements Markham, the president of the Royal Geographical Society, and learned of a planned Antarctic expedition, which he soon volunteered to lead. His name became inseparably associated with the Antarctic, the field of work to which he remained committed during the final 12 years of his life.
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Scott's fatal polar expedition. We have included the ponies, his ship, a motorised metal Sledge, a map of Antartica.
The etch around the base reads:
"FOR GOD'S SAKE, LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE"
Height: 133mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
The Base
There are objects around the base of the bust depicting events and themes from Scott's fatal polar expedition. We have included the ponies, his ship, a motorised metal Sledge, a map of Antartica.
The etch around the base reads:
"FOR GOD'S SAKE, LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE"
Height: 133mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 40mm
Sir Ernest Shackleton
15.02.1874 - 05.01.1922
Bronze Gilt
Ernest Shackleton is synonymous with Antarctic exploration and leadership.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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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
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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Queen Elizabeth II
21.04.1926 - 08.09.2022
Britains longest reigning Monarch.
Bronze Gilt
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
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
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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.
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.
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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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Athena, Greek Goddess
Bronze Gilt
Athena was the daughter of Zeus;
Bronze Gilt
Athena was the daughter of Zeus;
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her birth is unique in that she did not have a mother.
Instead she sprang full grown and clad in armour from Zeus' forehead. She was fierce and brave in battle; however, she only took part in wars that defended the state and home from outside enemies.
As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY"
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 40mm
Instead she sprang full grown and clad in armour from Zeus' forehead. She was fierce and brave in battle; however, she only took part in wars that defended the state and home from outside enemies.
As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY"
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 40mm
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Aphrodite
Bronze Gilt
Daughter of Zeus and Dione. Zeus married her to the ugly Hephaestus, to stop the god's rivalry over her beauty.
Bronze Gilt
Daughter of Zeus and Dione. Zeus married her to the ugly Hephaestus, to stop the god's rivalry over her beauty.
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Aphrodite had many lovers including Ares and Adonis. She played a role in the Eros legend and many lesser beings were said to be her children.
The Bust
This bust take inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Met Museum and the Getty Museum. Both are dated around 200-250BC.
Around the Base
For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY".
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 35mm
The Bust
This bust take inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Met Museum and the Getty Museum. Both are dated around 200-250BC.
Around the Base
For this bust we have included symbols of the goddess - Dolphins, Dove, Roses, Scallop Shell, Wine and Grapes.
The etch around the base reads:
"GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY".
Height: 145mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 35mm
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Hadrian
24.01.76 AD - 10.07.138 AD
Bronze Gilt
Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Roman Emperor
Bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian made in British Gypsum Plaster.
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Hadrian had a love for all things Greek and was the first emperor to be depicted with a beard. He strengthened the Roman Empire through architecture, building Hadrian's Wall and rebuilding the Pantheon. He visited almost every province of the empire during his peaceful twenty-year reign.
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 35mm
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Emperor Nero
54 to 68 AD
Bronze Gilt
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 54 to 68 AD.
54 to 68 AD
Bronze Gilt
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from 54 to 68 AD.
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Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was the fifth Roman emperor, ruling from 54 to 68. His infamous reign is usually associated with tyranny, extravagance, and debauchery.
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 35mm
The base
For this bust we have included Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colloseum and Hadrian's Arch.
The etch around the base reads:
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
Height: 135mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 35mm
