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Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)
Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)

Beatrix Potter Beswick Figurine — “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” (1959)

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Description

A charming Beswick interpretation of the classic nursery rhyme—rendered in Beatrix Potter style. A bonneted mouse (“the old woman”) settles her brood inside a robin’s-egg blue heeled shoe with pink ties. It’s hand-painted earthenware with lovely glaze depth and sweet details on the tiny mice.

Made in England by Beswick and licensed by Frederick Warne & Co., this is a wonderful crossover collectible for Beatrix Potter, nursery-rhyme, and English pottery fans alike. Scales beautifully on a shelf and adds a soft pop of color to a children’s room or cottagecore vignette.

Why collectors love it

  1. Authentic Beswick/Beatrix Potter piece with clear base mark

  2. Beautiful hand-painted palette: pale blue shoe, pink scarf, cream bonnet

  3. Compact footprint—easy to display, great gift size

Details

  • Maker: Beswick, England (licensed by Frederick Warne & Co.)
  • Title: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
  • Copyright on base: 1959
  • Material: Glazed earthenware, hand-painted
  • Approx. size: 4 x 3 x 1 in (H x L x W)

Marks (base)
“BEATRIX POTTER ‘The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe’ © Frederick Warne & Co. 1959 • Licensed by Copyrights • BESWICK ENGLAND” (see photos).

Condition
Excellent vintage condition—bright glaze, no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Minor shelf wear to the base and the usual tiny paint/glaze nuances from hand finishing. Please review all photos—they’re part of the description.

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.

We pack each order with care to ensure your purchase arrives safely. If you have any questions or would like more photos before buying, please feel free to ask.

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Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.

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