Vintage Jemima Puddle-Duck Figurine, Royal Albert Beatrix Potter (1981)

Estate-sourced Royal Albert Beatrix Potter figurine with 1981 copyright backstamp; glossy glaze, honest photos—gift-ready and shelf-friendly.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Figurine
• Character/Pattern: Jemima Puddle-Duck (Beatrix Potter)
• Maker/Brand: Royal Albert (England)
• Backstamp/Mark: Printed Beatrix Potter mark with visible 1981; maker line appears in script. Unverified detail: the script likely reads “Royal Albert” (photo slightly soft).
• Era/Year: 1981 (copyright on base)
• Material/Finish: Ceramic/bone-china type body, gloss glaze
• Dimensions: Approx. 3" × 3" × ~2" 
• Color(s): White/cream body with pale blue-grey shawl accents, yellow bill/feet, green base
• Origin/Provenance: Estate-sourced in Michigan

Details

• Classic Beatrix Potter Jemima Puddle-Duck with softly painted shawl and turned head pose on a grassy base.
• Base shows a Beatrix Potter backstamp with 1981 copyright—visible in the photo; script maker line present (see note above).
• Collectors generally categorize this as a Royal Albert Beatrix Potter issue (post-Beswick era colorway).
• Easy to display on a nursery shelf or beside your Beatrix Potter storybooks.

Condition 

• Overall grade: Very Good
• Notes: Glossy surface with clean paint; no cracks found; earthenware/bone-china body sounds solid. Light shelf wear on base rim.
• Flaws called out: No chips noted under normal lighting; typical as-made glaze/paint variation. Backstamp photo is slightly out of focus; year visible.
• Photos are part of the description; please review closely.

Care & Display Tip

Keep out of direct sun and dust with a soft brush to preserve the 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 is a recognizable Beatrix Potter character in a compact, shelf-friendly size. The 1981 backstamp makes dating straightforward, which collectors appreciate. The glaze is bright without over-restoration, and the piece pairs well with vintage Beatrix Potter books for a clean, storybook 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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