A collection of ceramic figurines manufactured by Beswick, England, based on the characters from the tales of Beatrix Potter. Each figure is hand-painted and finished with a clear gloss overglaze. The collection includes:
Mrs. Flopsy Bunny: A rabbit figure wearing a light blue dress. The base is printed with the marks BESWICK, MADE IN ENGLAND, Mrs Flopsy Bunny, Beatrix Potter, © F. WARNE & CO 1943, and © 1989 ROYAL DOULTON. There is a handwritten number 8 and a brown paint stroke on the underside.
Hunca Munca Sweeping: A mouse figure in a pink and white floral dress holding a broom and dustpan. The base features the printed marks BEATRIX POTTER’S, ‘Hunca Munca Sweeping’, F. Warne & Co. Ltd., © Copyright 1977, and BESWICK ENGLAND. It also has handwritten numbers 17 and 67.
Mr. Benjamin Bunny: A rabbit figure depicted in a lavender jacket and yellow waistcoat standing on a green base. The base is printed with BEATRIX POTTER’S, Mr. Benjamin Bunny, F. Warne & Co. Ltd., © Copyright 1965, and BESWICK ENGLAND.
Tommy Brock: A badger figure wearing a grey jacket and red patterned waistcoat, carrying a sack over his shoulder. The style and manufacture of this figure are consistent with the other Beswick items in the group.
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