FROM: Andrew J. Groveman
Belz Enterprises
The Tower at Peabody Place
100 Peabody Place/Suite 1400
Memphis, TN 38103
CONTACT: Rubenstein Associates, Inc.
Public Relations, Tel: 212/843-8281
Sara Hubbard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MICHAEL DOULTON TO SHOW EXCLUSIVE ROYAL DOULTON FIGURES
AT BELZ FACTORY OUTLET WORLD - ST. AUGUSTINE ONE-DAY EVENT
St. Augustine, FL -- Michael Doulton, international spokesperson
for Royal Doulton, will be appearing at Belz Factory Outlet World - St.
Augustine on Saturday, September 2 from noon to 4 p.m. to meet collectors,
and personalize and showcase three tour-exclusive ceramic pieces. These
pieces are only available at Michael's 2000 event locations. And for the
first time, Michael Doulton's figures will be serial numbered.
As a fifth-generation descendant of the founder of Royal Doulton, Michael
Doulton is in great demand throughout the world. His extensive knowledge
of the company's products enables him to enlighten collectors about the
new and discontinued pieces.
"Susan" is the 2000 Michael Doulton figure of the year. At eight
inches tall, Susan features a richly-colored traditional century costume
with a flower-adorned hat. The figure was developed, with Michael's close
involvement, by modeler John Bromley.
Royal Doulton's Bunnykins collection is showcasing its first tour-exclusive
figure. The "Morris Dancer," modeled by Shane Ridge, was inspired
by English folklore and a dance popular since the 15th century.
The colorful "Garden Snail" paperweight is the third figure
offered as a part of the Michael Doulton tour. At a height of only 2.6
inches, Garden Snail is produced in a limited edition of 4,500. Modeled
by Robert Jefferson with decoration design by Tien Mahn Dinh, the shell
features cobalt blue, iron reds and greens and a 22-carat gold accent.
Conveniently located on Highway 16 (at Exit 95, off Interstate 95), the
outlet is just north of St. Augustine, which features a historic district
that appeals to tourists and locals alike. Travelers who plan to stay
in St. Augustine find the outlet centrally located near local tourist
attractions such as The Fountain of Youth, Ripley's Believe It or Not
and the PGA World of Golf Museum. Belz is also approximately 2 1/2 hours
away from Disney World, a popular Florida tourist attraction.
Belz Factory Outlet World-St. Augustine is open Monday through Saturday,
9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday, 10AM to 6 PM.
Belz Enterprises is a leading developer and manager of factory outlet
malls nationwide. With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Belz is a multifaceted
real estate company with more than 25 million square feet of developed
property including more than 40 shopping complexes, ranging from community
shopping centers to regional malls, lifestyle entertainment centers, as
well as industrial/warehouse/distribution facilities and developments,
office parks and corporate campuses, hotels such as the Peabody Hotels
in Memphis and Orlando, and residential developments.
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