{"product_id":"beswick-beatrix-potter-pigling-bland-figurine-1956-england","title":"Beswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland Figurine — F. Warne \u0026 Co. Copyright 1956, Beswick England, Variation 1 Purple Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland figurine — marked on the base: \"Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland \/ F. Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd \/ Copyright 1956 \/ Beswick England.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beswick Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland ceramic figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beswick England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e F. Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland \/ F. Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd \/ Copyright 1956 \/ Beswick England\" — printed brown text on unglazed base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variation 1 — purple jacket, blue checked waistcoat, yellow trousers; issued 1955–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graham Orwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced 1955–1974; copyright date 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ porcelain, hand-painted, high-gloss glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\/ivory pig, purple jacket, blue checked waistcoat, yellow trousers, yellow-green grass base, red bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5½ inches tall × 2 inches round at base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"90\" written in pen on base — likely an old price or inventory mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/beatrix-potter-figurines-beswick-1950s-1970s\" title=\"Beatrix Potter Figurines (Beswick, 1950s–1970s)\"\u003eBeatrix Potter collection display, English ceramic figurine collection, cottagecore shelf, gift for Beatrix Potter reader or collector\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks visible on the figurine — rim, base, ears, snout, and bundle all intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted detail is clear and strong — purple jacket, blue waistcoat check, blue tie drop, and red bundle all vivid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss glaze intact throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp fully readable and intact on unglazed base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass base texture and color strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scuff marks visible on the purple jacket area — small white\/cream lines in the glaze consistent with age handling; visible in close-up photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight age browning visible in ear interiors and on snout — typical for this figurine and era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"90\" written in pen on base — old price or inventory mark; does not affect display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo condition notes provided by seller — graded from photos only; see all photos for detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured. Sold individually.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624010625279,"sku":"h 1– T1 – 2880","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/beswick-beatrix-potter-pigling-bland-figurine-1956-england-purple-jacket.jpg?v=1780440822","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/beswick-beatrix-potter-pigling-bland-figurine-1956-england","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}