{"id":1301,"count":1,"description":"Explore vintage Beswick pottery and ceramic figurines selected for their quality, character, condition and collecting appeal.\r\n\r\nEstablished in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1894, Beswick became one of England\u2019s most recognised producers of ceramic animal figures. The company is particularly admired for its lifelike horses, pedigree dogs, cattle, farm animals, birds, wildlife and much-loved Beatrix Potter characters.\r\n\r\nMany Beswick animals were based on recognised breeds or individual champion animals. Their accurate modelling, expressive features and detailed hand-painted decoration helped distinguish Beswick from the more general decorative figurines produced by many other English factories.\r\n\r\nImportant Beswick designers and modellers included Arthur Gredington, Albert Hallam, Colin Melbourne and Graham Tongue. Arthur Gredington, who joined Beswick in 1939, was especially influential in establishing the company\u2019s reputation for realistic horses, dogs and farm animals.\r\n\r\nBeswick produced figures in both gloss and matt finishes. Some subjects were issued in different sizes, poses and colourways, giving collectors the opportunity to form matched groups or concentrate on a particular animal, breed or designer.\r\n\r\nMarks may include Beswick England, Beswick Made in England, John Beswick Ltd, impressed model numbers, character names or the registered names of champion animals. An impressed model number identifies the design and should not automatically be interpreted as the year of manufacture.\r\n\r\nRoyal Doulton acquired Beswick in 1969, but many established models continued to be produced with Beswick markings. Later Royal Doulton, Royal Albert and modern John Beswick figures should be distinguished from original vintage Beswick production when identifying and valuing an item.\r\n\r\nCondition is particularly important. Ears, tails, legs, hooves, horns and other projecting details should be inspected carefully for chips, cracks or restoration. Original boxes, uncommon colourways, desirable model numbers and excellent condition can all increase collector interest.\r\n\r\nOur Beswick category may include pedigree dogs, horses, birds, farm animals, wildlife, character figures and other English ceramics. Each item is individually researched, photographed and described, with factory marks and condition details recorded whenever possible.\r\n\r\nBrowse our available Beswick pottery and ceramic figurines below.","link":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product-category\/tmc-emporium\/english-pottery-ceramics\/beswick-pottery-ceramic-figurines\/","name":"Beswick Pottery and Ceramic Figurines","slug":"beswick-pottery-ceramic-figurines","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":1255,"meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Beswick Pottery and Ceramic Figurines for Sale","description":"Shop vintage Beswick pottery and ceramic figurines, including dogs, horses, farm animals, birds, wildlife and character figures made in England."}},"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1255"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}