Crown Derby Cockatoo

This paperweight was the first in a series of Royal Crown Derby exotic birds commissioned by the guild of glass and china retailers.   It was modelled by Mark Delf and decorated by Tien Mahn Dinh.   The figure was introduced in 2004 in a limited edition of 2500.   It comes in perfect condition, in its original box, with a gold stopper denoting first quality and a numbered certificate of authenticity.   It measures 5¾ inches in height.