A Royal Doulton Figurine HN2248 called 'Tall Story' by Mary Nicoll. It is from the 'Sea Characters' series produced from 1968 until 1975 when it was retired. The subject is an old sailor holding a model sailing ship wearing a blue top and grey trousers. Her is sitting on a wooden stool and spinning yarns to passers by. Mary Nicoll lived in Devon and took her inspiration from the characters around her.
