Stunning Mallards In A Row Pin Tray - Beswick - England.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:163138 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Era: 1950s | Originating Region: UK |
Stunning Mallards in a row pin tray - Beswick - England.Lovely vintage pin tray by Beswick.
Based at the Gold Street works in Longton, they originally produced tableware's and ornaments such as Staffordshire cats and dogs. James Wright Beswick died in 1921, but the company continued to expand under his grandson, John Ewart Beswick. In 1934 the introduction of high fired bone china meant they could produce high-quality figurines, such as famous race horses ...and champion dogs. The company was made a limited company, John Beswick Ltd, in 1936.
In 1939 Arthur Gredington was appointed chief modeller and they began producing farm animal figurines. Arthur Gredington's range of 190 Rearing Horsemen is one of the largest (and most popular amongst collectors) ever produced by the company. Under decorating manager Jim Hayward, there was a shift towards lifelike animal pieces, including cats, dogs, farm animals, fish and wild animals. Continued expansion enabled the acquisition of the adjoining factory in 1945 to accommodate offices, warehousing and new potting and firing facilities.
In 1947, Lucy Beswick suggested bringing to life the illustrations in the Beatrix Potter books. In 1948, John Beswick secured the right to reproduce a range of 10 Beatrix Potter earthenware characters, the first of which was Jemima Puddle-Duck, modelled by Arthur Gredington. In 1952, Beswick began manufacturing a range of Disney characters, including Snow White, Mickey Mouse and Bambi. Along with the designs of James Hayward, the high-quality pieces they produced have become highly sought.
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 back stamp.
Pretty little pin tray from Beswick England.
Shallow pin trayDecorated with three Mallard ducks in a rowBack stamped - BESWICK ENGLANDMeasurementsLength - 10cmHeight - 7 cmDepth - 2 cm
Item is in good preloved condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs.The glaze is crazed from age. BC1 Postage for Multiple Purchases.R26
Based at the Gold Street works in Longton, they originally produced tableware's and ornaments such as Staffordshire cats and dogs. James Wright Beswick died in 1921, but the company continued to expand under his grandson, John Ewart Beswick. In 1934 the introduction of high fired bone china meant they could produce high-quality figurines, such as famous race horses ...and champion dogs. The company was made a limited company, John Beswick Ltd, in 1936.
In 1939 Arthur Gredington was appointed chief modeller and they began producing farm animal figurines. Arthur Gredington's range of 190 Rearing Horsemen is one of the largest (and most popular amongst collectors) ever produced by the company. Under decorating manager Jim Hayward, there was a shift towards lifelike animal pieces, including cats, dogs, farm animals, fish and wild animals. Continued expansion enabled the acquisition of the adjoining factory in 1945 to accommodate offices, warehousing and new potting and firing facilities.
In 1947, Lucy Beswick suggested bringing to life the illustrations in the Beatrix Potter books. In 1948, John Beswick secured the right to reproduce a range of 10 Beatrix Potter earthenware characters, the first of which was Jemima Puddle-Duck, modelled by Arthur Gredington. In 1952, Beswick began manufacturing a range of Disney characters, including Snow White, Mickey Mouse and Bambi. Along with the designs of James Hayward, the high-quality pieces they produced have become highly sought.
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 back stamp.
Pretty little pin tray from Beswick England.
Shallow pin trayDecorated with three Mallard ducks in a rowBack stamped - BESWICK ENGLANDMeasurementsLength - 10cmHeight - 7 cmDepth - 2 cm
Item is in good preloved condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs.The glaze is crazed from age. BC1 Postage for Multiple Purchases.R26
