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Thomas E. Franklin (1898–1969)
Image by Guy Fisher
My great-great-grandfather Luke Franklin‘s nephew Thomas Franklin was a mold maker for the Homer Laughlin China Business. He died on May possibly 23, 1969, and was buried next to his wife, Lucy May possibly, in section 19, plot 66-B, at Riverview Cemetery.
The inscription on his headstone reads:
Thomas E. Franklin
1898–1969
North Light Belgian Filly
Image by appaIoosa
Model # P1127 – blonde chestnut
Size: five-1/two"H x four"L
When you appear at this North Light Draft Foal, you see a young horse with an inquisitive face and the tall legs that speak of growth to come. This Draft-variety model has outstanding balance to the physique, right away recognizable as a young foal, making use of the leg to body proportions. She is a quite draft horse filly!
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North Light model horse figurines are made of a porcelain and resin composition, which permit for the substantial mold detailing (some with person hair detailing, braided manes & tails, etc) that is quite evident in the finish. The figurines are finished in a studio exactly where they are airbrushed with the body color and shading necessary for the particular breed piece. Next comes the hand detailing , which can be extensive, based on the horses’ color pattern. Pinto and appaloosa patterns require comprehensive hand operate, and vary significantly from horse to horse. Facial features also obtain hand detailing, with expressive, lifelike eyes which have a final gloss application to make them appear moist and realistic. Touches of pink are added to muzzles. Nostrils are darkened inside to add depth.
With this degree of hand detailing, each model horse will differ slightly.
North Light is a business positioned in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The location is famous for its potteries and figurines, like the nicely recognized Wedgwood, Beswick and Royal Doulton brands. In 2005, the North Light factory was sold – including all existing North Light molds – to the firm: WADE CERAMICS LTD (yes, the exact same firm that produced these tiny whimsy figurines discovered in red rose tea boxes years ago). Wade repackaged the current North Light horses beneath their new trademark and resold them within the Wade division as "North Light @ Wade" horses.
Straight from Wade Co. web site, verbatim:
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Contributed by Carol Atrak
Monday, 18 July 2005
We have pleasure in announcing that Wade has bought certain assets from Dennis Doyle of the North Light resin figurine range. North Light, which will trade as a division within Wade as "North Light @ Wade", is renowned for its range of dogs, farm animals, horses and wildlife figurines. They are manufactured in resin and hand painted. The "Classic Dog and Horse Ranges" are finished in marble, china blue, bronze, Monet and other effects to grace the sideboards and coffee tables of the World’s finest properties.
Managing Director, Paul Farmer stated, "North Light @ Wade" will bring a new dimension to Wade’s figurine capability and Wade’s mechanisms for on the web purchases of its ceramic merchandise will be adapted to cater for North Light goods as well. We are also seeking forward to enhancing our ceramic hand painting tactics which come with the North Light asset buy."
Artists, Guy Pocock and Anne Godfrey, have been retained to continue modelling new lines and Clare Beswick, from that well-known family members of figurine makers which bears her name, has been appointed Sales and Item Manager for North Light @ Wade.
The manufacture has been moved from Biddulph to a separate resin region within Wade’s Royal Victoria Pottery in Burslem.
In 2008, Wade announced they would no longer produce the North Light @Wade horses (and dogs) at the factory (in the UK). Rather they decided to release a new line: "North Light @ Wade Premier Collection" (consisting of 17 horses and 22 dogs) – to be developed in China. A lot of of the current NL horses you see becoming sold on eBay (and elsewhere) right now, bear the "made in China" sticker, along with the NL backstamp.
In 2009, Wade ceased production altogether on all current North Light models . Today, North Light horses are no longer being created, sold or marketed by Wade Ceramics, making these horses extremely sought soon after, useful and uncommon.
I have no concept what the Wade Co. decided to do with all the current North Light horses. Some say they sold the current molds to a organization in China.
If your North Light horse has the "©North Light Created in the UK" backstamp, you have a quite rare & valuable collectible certainly!
FOR SALE: Original North Light “Kitley Ladybird” – Dartmoor Pony mare
Image by appaIoosa
Model # P1133 – bay
Size: five-3/4"H x 6-1/2"L
Original mold, created by North Light.
Identifying marks & logos:
On belly: "KITLEY LADYBIRD "
On right buttock cheek: " © North Light 1986 "
Inside right hind leg: " Godfrey "
Inside left hind leg: " Created IN UK
This is a model of the classic British breed, the Dartmoor. These ponies are hardy and well balanced, originating in Devon, England. This breed is closely associated to the Exmoor Pony and possibly descended from the identical stock. These ponies roamed wild over the rugged moorlands of southwestern Devon for numerous centuries. Toward the finish of the 19th century, the breed’s traits were stabilized by the creation of the Dartmoor Pony Breed Society, with regular specifications. The maximum height for this pony is 12.2 hands higher at the withers. She is a properly-balanced pony with small head, ears and eyes. The mane and tail are thick and complete. The neck is wide, the chest deep and muscular and the shoulders are strong and sloping.
This North Light model is a lovely representative of a Dartmoor Pony from the North Light Native Pony Series.
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North Light model horse figurines are made of a porcelain and resin composition, which let for the substantial mold detailing (some with person hair detailing, braided manes & tails, and so on) that is very evident in the finish. The figurines are finished in a studio where they are airbrushed with the physique color and shading necessary for the specific breed piece. Subsequent comes the hand detailing , which can be in depth, depending on the horses’ colour pattern. Pinto and appaloosa patterns need extensive hand work, and vary drastically from horse to horse. Facial features also get hand detailing, with expressive, lifelike eyes which have a final gloss application to make them appear moist and realistic. Touches of pink are added to muzzles. Nostrils are darkened inside to add depth.
With this degree of hand detailing, each model horse will differ slightly.
North Light is a company positioned in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The area is popular for its potteries and figurines, such as the properly recognized Wedgwood, Beswick and Royal Doulton brands. In 2005, the North Light factory was sold – including all existing North Light molds – to the company: WADE CERAMICS LTD (yes, the identical firm that produced those tiny whimsy figurines discovered in red rose tea boxes years ago). Wade repackaged the current North Light horses beneath their new trademark and resold them inside the Wade division as "North Light @ Wade" horses.
Straight from Wade Co. website, verbatim:
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Contributed by Carol Atrak
Monday, 18 July 2005
We have pleasure in announcing that Wade has bought specific assets from Dennis Doyle of the North Light resin figurine range. North Light, which will trade as a division inside Wade as "North Light @ Wade", is famous for its variety of dogs, farm animals, horses and wildlife figurines. They are manufactured in resin and hand painted. The "Classic Dog and Horse Ranges" are completed in marble, china blue, bronze, Monet and other effects to grace the sideboards and coffee tables of the World’s finest residences.
Managing Director, Paul Farmer mentioned, "North Light @ Wade" will bring a new dimension to Wade’s figurine capability and Wade’s mechanisms for online purchases of its ceramic goods will be adapted to cater for North Light merchandise also. We are also looking forward to enhancing our ceramic hand painting methods which come with the North Light asset purchase."
Artists, Guy Pocock and Anne Godfrey, have been retained to continue modelling new lines and Clare Beswick, from that well-known family members of figurine makers which bears her name, has been appointed Sales and Solution Manager for North Light @ Wade.
The manufacture has been moved from Biddulph to a separate resin location within Wade’s Royal Victoria Pottery in Burslem.
In 2008, Wade announced they would no longer generate the North Light @Wade horses (and dogs) at the factory (in the UK). As an alternative they decided to release a new line: "North Light @ Wade Premier Collection" (consisting of 17 horses and 22 dogs) – to be produced in China. A lot of of the existing NL horses you see getting sold on eBay (and elsewhere) right now, bear the "made in China" sticker, along with the NL backstamp.
In 2009, Wade ceased production altogether on all current North Light models . Right now, North Light horses are no longer being developed, sold or marketed by Wade Ceramics, producing these horses extremely sought following, worthwhile and rare.
I have no concept what the Wade Co. decided to do with all the current North Light horses. Some say they sold the current molds to a organization in China.
If your North Light horse has the "©North Light Made in the UK" backstamp, you have a extremely rare & beneficial collectible certainly!
