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His missing leg and parrot, in particular, have greatly contributed to the image of the pirate in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong John Silver is a cunning and opportunistic pirate who was quartermaster under the notorious Captain Flint. Stevenson's portrayal of Silver has greatly influenced the modern iconography of the pirate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong John Silver has a parrot, named Captain Flint in honor—or mockery—of his former captain, who generally perches on Silver's shoulder, and is known to chatter pirate or seafaring phrases like \"Pieces of Eight\", and \"Stand by to go about\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver claims to have served in the Royal Navy and lost his leg under \"the immortal Hawke\". \"His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under the left shoulder, he carried a crutch, which he managed with wonderful dexterity, hopping about upon it like a bird. 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis character sculpture is made from resin - Royal Doulton briefly experimented with a range of Character Sculptures made from resin in the 1990s, the resin allows extra intricacy and detail to be moulded, that was not available through the medium of porcelain. While these items do not carry a HN number to base, there is a clear Royal Doulton RD impressed mark on the rear of the figure, and an adhesive Royal Doulton foil label on the felt base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Alan Maslankowski\u003cbr\u003eIssued: 1993 - 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 22.5cms (8 3\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 13cms (5 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eGUARANTEED free from damage and repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Long John Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLong John Silver is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the novel Treasure Island (1883) by Robert Louis Stevenson. The most colourful and complex character in the book, he continues to appear in popular culture. 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