Beswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland Figurine — F. Warne & Co. Copyright 1956, Beswick England, Variation 1 Purple Jacket

Beswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland figurine — marked on the base: "Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland / F. Warne & Co. Ltd / Copyright 1956 / Beswick England."

This is Variation 1 of the Pigling Bland figure, modelled by Graham Orwell and first issued in 1955. Variation 1 is identified by the purple jacket, blue checked waistcoat, and yellow trousers — the colour combination produced from 1955 through 1974.

Details

• Item: Beswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland ceramic figurine
• Maker: Beswick England
• Licence: F. Warne & Co. Ltd
• Backstamp: "Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland / F. Warne & Co. Ltd / Copyright 1956 / Beswick England" — printed brown text on unglazed base
• Variation: Variation 1 — purple jacket, blue checked waistcoat, yellow trousers; issued 1955–1974
• Modeller: Graham Orwell
• Era: Produced 1955–1974; copyright date 1956
• Material: Ceramic / porcelain, hand-painted, high-gloss glaze
• Colors: Cream/ivory pig, purple jacket, blue checked waistcoat, yellow trousers, yellow-green grass base, red bundle
• Size / Measurements: 5½ inches tall × 2 inches round at base
• Base note: "90" written in pen on base — likely an old price or inventory mark
• Suggested Use: Beatrix Potter collection display, English ceramic figurine collection, cottagecore shelf, gift for Beatrix Potter reader or collector

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• No chips or cracks visible on the figurine — rim, base, ears, snout, and bundle all intact
• Hand-painted detail is clear and strong — purple jacket, blue waistcoat check, blue tie drop, and red bundle all vivid
• High-gloss glaze intact throughout
• Backstamp fully readable and intact on unglazed base
• Grass base texture and color strong

Issues / Wear

• Light scuff marks visible on the purple jacket area — small white/cream lines in the glaze consistent with age handling; visible in close-up photos
• Light age browning visible in ear interiors and on snout — typical for this figurine and era
• "90" written in pen on base — old price or inventory mark; does not affect display
• No condition notes provided by seller — graded from photos only; see all photos for detail

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured. Sold individually.

Collector's Notes

The Variation 1 Pigling Bland in purple jacket is the original and most recognized version of this figure. A meaningful gift for a Beatrix Potter reader, a collector of English ceramic figurines, or anyone who grew up with these stories.

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