Beatrix Potter Appley Dapply Mouse Figurine • 1971 Beswick England • 3" Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic • Storybook Nursery & Collector Gift

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Product Description

Bring a classic storybook mouse to your shelf. This 3-inch Beswick “Appley Dapply” is hand-painted, glossy, and stamped © 1971 Beswick England—a charming fit for Potter collectors, nursery décor, or a cozy cottage vignette.

Key Features

  1. Authentic Beswick, England → base marked “Beatrix Potter’s ‘Appley Dapply’ © 1971 Beswick England.”
  2. Hand-painted ceramic with bright, stable glaze.
  3. Compact size → approx. 3" H × 3" L × 2" W (perfect for bookcases and curio shelves).
  4. Color notes → warm brown fur; cream apron with blue dot trim; cobalt bow and shoes; yellow basket; blue-rim plate with little red “tarts.”

Specifications

  • Maker: Beswick (licensed by F. Warne & Co.)
  • Character: Appley Dapply
  • Material: Glazed ceramic/porcelain
  • Dimensions: ~3" × 3" × 2"
  • Origin: England
  • Era: 1971 stamp

Condition Notes

Clean, glossy presentation with no cracks or repairs observed. Minor base wear and tiny factory specks typical of vintage Beswick. Please review all photos for the best read on condition.

Why Collectors Like This Piece

  1. Early date and classic modeling from the beloved Potter line.

  2. Display-friendly scale—adds storybook charm without taking over the shelf.

  3. Mixes easily with Peter Rabbit, Hunca Munca, and other kitchen-theme figures.

Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition—please review carefully, as they are part of the description. Color may vary slightly by screen.

These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface-cleaned; you may wish to do additional gentle cleaning.

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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.