A terrific collector's vintage English Royal Doulton piece entitled "The Professor' HN2281, designed By M. Nicoll and issued from 1965 and retired in 1981. The colors are vibrant and bold and features a seated robed professor with glasses on his head and another pair on his knee, reading a book held which is held in his hand and a stack of books at his feet, with a deep in thought expression on his face. Measures approximately 7 1/4" high x 6" wide and is in pristine condition, with no chips, cracks, or crazing and would make for a stunning display piece or as a thoughtful gift for the professor or teacher in your life!