The Rare and the not so Rare A number of factors can make a Beatrix figurine rare. The first nine models with the earliest back-stamp are obvious candidates, but in fact, as they were made in such large numbers they have limited value. A first edition Peter Rabbit can be worth as little as £20.

Is Beswick Royal Albert?

In 1969 Beswick was sold to Doulton & Co. Ltd (Royal Doulton), and although animal figures continued to be produced, by 1989, the Beswick backstamp was dropped in favour of the Royal Doulton Royal Albert DA backstamp.

Are Beatrix Potter figurines still made?

In the 1930s the pottery began to move from tableware to producing animal models. From 1948 onwards Beswick began to produce their Beatrix Potter figures which are still widely collected today.

How do you date Beswick pottery?

Beswick Trademark Backstamps Early Beswick stamps, dating from the First World War onwards, simply have the words ‘Beswick England’ in a circle or oval shape. These will often be imprinted in green. Moving on from this marking the oval shape was removed, and the words ‘Beswick Ware Made within England’ were added.

How do I know if my Beatrix Potter is a first edition?

Beatrix Potter’s books are notoriously difficult to date. As a result reprints can resemble the original book. First editions are usually dated at the foot of the title page in the imprint or publishers details. Later editions have no date in the imprint.

How many Beswick Beatrix Potter figures are there?

In all, Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated 23 Peter Rabbit books and other tales….Legacy.

When did Royal Doulton buy Beswick?

After many successful years, the Beswick name was sold to Royal Doulton in 1989, at which time the production of Beatrix Potter characters was halted.

What are Beatrix Potter figurines made of?

Beswick Beatrix Potter figurines were introduced to the world in 1948 thanks to the vision of Lucy Beswick. The family of porcelain figurines initially consisted of 10 characters from the author’s beloved series of children’s books.

Is Beswick the same as Royal Doulton?

How much is a first edition Peter Rabbit worth?

A first edition of Beatrix Potter’s iconic work, the Tale of Peter Rabbit, has sold at auction for £43,400 – an increase of more than £8,000 on its listed price. The book was part of a sale of more than 50 items, which included sketches and letters and raised £101,952.

How much is an original Beatrix Potter worth?

Beatrix Potter passed away on December 22, 1943 at 77 years old from pneumonia and heart disease….Beatrix Potter Net Worth.

Are there any collectable Beswick Beatrix Potter figurines?

Explore some of the Beswick Beatrix Potter figurines in my collection, and learn about backstamps and the life and books of Beatrix Potter. These collectable Beswick storybook figurines make for very popular presents not only for children but for collectors as well.

Which Beswick figurines are the most valuable?

This version with the bottle out is the valuable, more sought-after version. This Beswick Beatrix Potter Appley Dapply BP2a figurine goes for about £150. Tailor of Gloucester is one of the less valuable Beswick figurines, so it would make a good starter to a collection. This figure depicts a brown mouse on a yellow bobbin of red thread.

How much is a Beswick Beatrix Potter Appley Dapply worth?

Beswick Beatrix Potter—Appley Dapply BP2a, First Version, Bottle Out. This version with the bottle out is the valuable, more sought-after version. This Beswick Beatrix Potter Appley Dapply BP2a figurine goes for about £150.

What is the rarest Beatrix Potter backstamp?

BP8a – General Backstamp – Issued for a very short period of time in 1998, the brown script may turn out to be the rarest of the Beatrix Potter backstamps as it is only found on 2 figures.