Vintage Beswick 2 Horse Figurine Dapple Gray Mare & Foal Colt 1811 Excellent

  

Vintage Beswick 2 Horse Figurine Dapple Gray Mare & Foal Colt 1811 Excellent. The base measures 2 3/4" x 9 3/4" and it is about 6 1/4 tall. Weighs 1 pound 10 ounces.

Fine condition with no damage or issues noted - please see the detailed photos. Beswick porcelain horses originated from the Beswick Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, established in the late 19th century but focusing on animal figurines, particularly horses, in the 1930s. Under the guidance of chief modeller Arthur Gredington, who joined in 1939, the company created realistic and popular horse models. The Golden Age of Beswick Horses. Arthur Gredington's Influence: In 1939, Arthur Gredington was appointed the company's first full-time modeller, a pivotal moment that historians consider the start of the "golden age" of Beswick figurines.

Famous Models: Gredington created popular horse models such as the "Rearing Horsemen" series and the "Huntsman's Horse". Lifelike Designs: Under Gredington's direction, Beswick produced highly detailed and lifelike horse figures.