Add a sweet moment from Beatrix Potter to your shelf: Beswick’s “Hunca Munca” tending her cradle. The base shows the licensed F. Warne & Co. mark with © 1951 and BESWICK ENGLAND, confirming authenticity.
Hand-painted pastels, basket-weave cradle, and lively glaze bring the nursery scene to life. It’s a true vintage, and ready to display.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage figurine
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Size: 3 × 2.5 × 2 inches
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Material: Glazed ceramic (earthenware)
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Color: Brown mouse, light-blue dress, white apron, pink coverlet, yellow wicker cradle
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Maker: Beswick, England (licensed by F. Warne & Co., Ltd.)
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Year or Era: Mid-century; base shows © 1951
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GENRE: Beatrix Potter, Children’s Literature, Vintage Figurine
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Identifiers: Base backstamp reads “BEATRIX POTTER’S ‘Hunca Munca’ / F. Warne & Co. Ltd / © Copyright 1951 / BESWICK ENGLAND.” Vent hole present.
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Glossy surface with bright color; no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Light shelf wear to base and a few pinpoint kiln specks/high-point rubs consistent with Beswick hand-finishing.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean surfaces; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound display piece; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector Notes
Beswick launched its Beatrix Potter range in the early 1950s; Hunca Munca is a favorite scene piece for its cradle detail and storytelling pose, pairing beautifully with other nursery characters.
Bring this tender Potter scene home—small footprint, big charm.
Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
About Reading Vintage
At Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.
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