MEMORIES OF YESTERDAY THE FUTURE GOD BLESS ‘EM,
BLESS EM JUST WATCHIN’ OVER YOU, 3 FIGURINES. This
auction is for a trio of adorable collectible items from Enesco/Memories
of Yesterday. The first figurine ‘The Future - God Bless Em,’ that
features a young curly haired boy dressed in blue striped pajamas carrying a
baby wrapped in a blanket. The youngster is crying with a tear on
his cheek while the young boy is walking along, trying to comfort
him. The item measures a little over 5 1/2” high x 3 1/2” wide x 2
½” deep and weighs approximately 7 ounces unpackaged. Imprinted on
the bottom is the Maker’s Mark of Enesco/Memories of Yesterday with the text,
“The Future – God Bless ‘Em, 1992 Enesco Corporation Lucie Attwell, Ltd.,
524719.” The second, ‘Bless Em,’ features a young infant
dressed in a blue sailor’s suit seated on a rug with a cat trying to get a drink
from the bottle. The little one is upset, shedding tears and pulling
up the baby bottle, out of the cat’s reach. The item measures 4”
high x a little over 3 1/4” wide x a little under 3 1/4” deep and weighs
approximately 7 ounces unpackaged. Imprinted on the bottom is the
Maker’s Mark of Enesco/Memories of Yesterday with the text, “Bless ‘Em 1994
Enesco Corporation Lucie Attwell, Ltd., Licensed by Gresham Licensing Ltd.,
523127.” The third is an ornament - an
‘imp/fairy’ dressed in red perched nearby a newborn infant dressed in white,
sucking his thumb. The baby is lying in a ‘basket’ covered with a
green blanket. It measures 2 1/2” wide x 2 1/2” long x 2”
thick. Printed on the bottom: “Just Watchin’ Over You”
1991 Enesco, Lucie Atwell, Ltd., All Rights Reserved Worldwide, 525421. They are in excellent
condition with no chips/cracks/crackling. The
Memories of Yesterday collection from Enesco was introduced in 1988.
It is a collection of porcelain bisque figurines based on the illustrations of
the British artist Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879-1964). Mabel Lucie
Attwell's charming depictions of chubby children in everyday situations have a
timeless appeal and their translation into Memories of Yesterday figurines
retains that nostalgic and heartwarming feel. To more accurately capture
the essence of the original illustrations and the time period they represent,
Memories of Yesterday figurines are coated in a wash to give them a softer and
more antique look. Along with the attention to detail and carefully selected
color palette, the resulting figurines are beautifully authentic recreations of
Attwell's original artwork. As with many
other Enesco brands, a unique annual production mark was stamped on
the bottom of the figurines to indicate the year in which they were
produced. Annual production mark symbols were also inspired by Mabel
Lucie Attwell and include a teacup, flower and teardrop. This
collection was permanently retired on Dec 31, 1999. (SEE
IMAGES). Original boxes are not included, however, they will be well
packaged for mailing. Shipping is $8 within the U.S. only. See my other auctions (including other Memories
of Yesterday figurines.) that can be combined to reduce postage costs. The
winning bidder agrees to send payment within 5 days of auction. Any
questions, E-mail me. Thank you.