The Franklinmint Doll Collection Rose Princess

The  Rose Princess Samantha
designed by Joyce Reavey 1st in the series of 3 dolls
  She is sculptured in hand painted bisque porcelain.
 Her hair is styled in a Gibson Girl style. Her gown is created in sumptuous red and white satin petals,
 adorned with beautiful satin roses. With shimmering organza and yards satin ribbon.
 The high collar is lined with a cream coloured satin which matches the large bow at her waist.
 She is named after the Samantha Rose.
 she stands 21" tall
she is hall marked 1990

 

 

The Rose Princess Sonia

designed by artist Joyce Reavey 2nd in the series of 3
beautifully sculptured in hand painted bisque porcelain
She has a lovely unusual open mouth smile and joyful look
 Her magnificent gown is created of pearl-white satin and luxurious layers organza

of shimmering peach

 The pleated bodice is adorned with Sonia rose blossoms
 She is named for the hybrid tea rose
she stands 21" tall
she is hall marked 1990

 

The rose princess

Designed by Joyce Reavey 3rd and last in the series

she is crafted of fine hand-painted porcelain with beautiful green eyes

inspired by magical flowers that turn into beautiful maidens

she wears a breathtaking skirt rich with rose blossoms

billowing with organza and trimmed with iridescent thread

her bodice is delicately vined with green leaves of emerald green taffeta

edged in gold and dewdrop crystals

 her luscious auburn hair adorned with pink roses

she holds in her hand a single pink rose made of organza accented with

pink ribbon and a radiant dewdrop crystal

she stands 21" tall

doll reader may 1990

 

Franklin mint Lord of the Rings1982 to 1989

LORD OF THE RINGS
Collection 1982 to 1989

Gandalf

Designed by The fantasy Artist, Greg Hildebrandt,
known world wide for his Tolkien art creations
Capturing the magical essence of this character
Also known as Gandalf the White and Olórin
He is hand crafted of fine bisque porcelain and meticulously hand-painted
with quite a handsome detailed face with grey eyebrows and violet grey eyes
he has luxurious soft shoulder length wavy grey hair and beard
He wears a iridescent purple robe trimmed with corded metallic silver
he wears a chest armament of burgundy fine mesh overlayed with
three rows of black silver threaded braiding tied at the waist
with metallic silver and black cord
he wears a oversized trained cape of metallic silver lined with black
silver sparked tulle
he wears black leather boots laced with silver braid
with a iridescent purple hat trimmed with a burgundy band and silver stars
centred with a silver amulet set with a crystal
he carries a magical staff crowned with a crystal and decorated with
metallic silver braid and wears a ruby ring
He Stands 24" tall
Authorized by the Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien

eBay dates him 1982
One of the Rarest pieces from The set of  4 dolls

Arwen Evenstar Elf princess

She is crafted of fine bisque porcelain and meticulously hand-painted
with a fair complexion striking blue eyes and long braided blonde hair
She wears a elegant flowing satin gown rich blue jacquard
with a double white chiffon train both edged with metallic silver braid
on her chest  her dress is decorated with a silver filigree decoration
set with crystals and trimmed with metallic silver cord  that finishes
around her waist her dress overlays a double underskirt of fine white satin
with a layer of silver embroidered sheer chiffon edged with metallic silver braid
Her  neckline is graced with a silver plated pendant set with a brilliant crystal
she is crowned with a silver plated Tiria adorned with sapphire crystals
And in her hand she holds the Star of the Earth, the starflower Niphredil -
coated in sterling silver plate and set with a twinkling blue crystal
She Stands 22" Tall
Authorized by the Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien.
eBay dates her 1987, 88
 

Lady Eowyn
She is crafted of fine bisque porcelain and meticulously hand-painted
with a fair complexion violet  eyes and long braided platinum blonde hair

she wears a white satin brocade gown decorated with royal blue velvet
neckline trimmed with ornate metallic gold braid with floor length velvet
ribbons overlayed with gold embroided lace ribbon 
she wears a high collared metallic white gold lame cape lined with
royal blue  velvet with the collar trimmed with ornate metallic gold braid
she is dress finished with a richly coated 24 karat gold plated head band
to match her waist band and her highly ornate shield
all inset with sapphire blue crystals
She Stands 22" Tall
Authorized by the Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien
 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen Galadriel
She is crafted of fine bisque porcelain and meticulously hand-painted

with a rosy complexion vibrant blue eyes with long blonde hair
she wears a gown of soft white charmuse satin trimmed at the neck
and chest with rich gold cord decorated with a gold jewel set with a pearl
she has white satin bell Sleeves linned with rich metallic gold lame when rolled
inside out appear as medieval Pendant Sleeves
she wears a detachable long trained cloak of rich metallic gold lame
and finished with a 24kt gold plated drop belt centered with a gold
amutlet inset with a garnet crystal and pearls
she is crowned with a 24kt gold plated Tiara jeweled with a pearl
she carries in her right hand a magical crystal crowned with faux diamond
and gold and wears a 24kt gold plated ring on her left hand
Authorized by the Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien
Doll reader Jan 1989