Border Fine Arts create realistic wildlife figurines and countryside scenes. The company was founded in 1974 by John Hammond initially producing for a short time bronze and silver figurines, and later hand-painted figurines after a suggestion from a customer - 'People like 'em small and likes 'em painted'. John Hammond is now the Chairman of ENESCO UK Limited.

Border Fine Arts now has world-wide reputation for the quality of its wildlife studies and there is also a growing interest in the secondary market with early editions increasing significantly.

The Fergie was a Limited Edition of 1250 produced in 1992 is now valued at over £2,500 ($4,000) against an original cost of £195 ($300).

Many of the Border pieces reflect a mix of British culture and wildlife such as the very popular James Herriot Collection.

The Border Fine Arts Society was formed in 1989 and allows members to receive a joining symbol of membership and the opportunity to buy the Society Annual Figurine.

The 2007/2008 Symbol of Membership is "Jenny Wren" (pictured top right) and has been scuplted by Ray Ayres. The members only pieces include 'September Fruits' (pictured right) also sculpted by Ray Ayres.

Other benefits of membership include the Society magazine 'The Borderer', invitations to special events and a priviliged customer programme.

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Ray Ayres 30th Anniversary

Related Sites
The Official Border Fine Arts web site