Appley Dapply — Beatrix Potter Figurine, Beswick England, c. 1971 (pre–Royal Albert), ~3", Gloss Ceramic

Estate-sourced Beswick Beatrix Potter figurine with clear 1971-copyright backstamp; glossy finish, honest condition, gift-ready.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Figurine
• Character/Pattern: Appley Dapply (Beatrix Potter)
• Maker/Brand: Beswick England
• Backstamp/Mark: “BEATRIX POTTER’S ‘APPLEY DAPPLY’ F. Warne & Co. Ltd © Copyright 1971 BESWICK ENGLAND” (printed; verified in photo)
• Era/Year: copyright 1971 on base)
• Material/Finish: Ceramic, gloss glaze
• Dimensions (H×W×D): Approx. 3" × 2" × ~2" (Unverified: depth estimated from photos)
• Color(s): Brown, cream, white, blue, yellow with multicolor accent

Details

• Classic Beswick Beatrix Potter figure of Appley Dapply holding a plate and wearing a kerchief, with a yellow market basket over her arm.
• Backstamp is the Beswick/F. Warne printed mark with © 1971—shown clearly in the base photo.
• Collectors note this as a pre–Royal Albert Beswick production (Beswick mark only, no Royal Albert).
• Easy to display on a nursery shelf, bookcase, or beside Beatrix Potter storybooks.

Condition

• Overall grade: Very Good
• Notes: Clean glaze and color; no cracks observed; tips of ears intact; typical pinhole from manufacture and light shelf wear on base.
• Flaws called out: Minor base wear; tiny glaze/pinprick as made. No chips seen under normal lighting; review macros.
• Photos are part of the description; please review closely.

Care & Display Tip

Keep out of direct sun and dust occasionally with a soft brush to protect the gloss glaze and painted details.

Want to confirm a backstamp or date? Check my Beatrix Potter Figurines Guide for a quick chart, repair checks, and grading—then shop with confidence. Read the guide

Packaging & Shipping

• Packed securely with appropriate padding.
  
• Ships from Michigan.

3 Reasons You’ll Love It

This Beswick figure captures a beloved Beatrix Potter character with warm color and a glossy finish. Moreover, the verified Beswick backstamp places it before the Royal Albert era—helpful for collectors. It’s small, shelf-friendly, and pairs well with vintage children’s books. Finally, it arrives packed with care, ready to gift or display.

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Disclaimer:

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Please Note: These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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