Birds / Turtle Doves. Porcelain / Ceramic / Art Pottery. Original 1940s/50s Gold/Green Foil Label Intact, Impressed Serial Numbers, Circular Black Ink Backstamp. Used (Excellent vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or restorations). ? Detailed Item Description. Title: Set of 2 Exquisite Mid-Century Vintage Beswick “Turtle Doves” Pair Figurine Model No. Description: Up for sale is a stunning, authentic British art pottery piece: pair of the. Beswick Turtle Doves figurine Model No. Masterfully designed by chief modeler Arthur Gredington, this specific piece dates precisely between 1948 and 1954. This timeframe is verified by the specific style of the circular black ink factory backstamp reading. Adding immense value to this particular piece, it still retains its original green and gold foil Beswick shield label on the base of one of these turtle doves. Key Details & Features. Artistry: Features two highly detailed turtle doves perched together on a stylized, earthy green and brown woodland branch. One bird has its wings dynamically swept open, showcasing beautiful hand-painted multi-tonal feathers in shades of cream, brown, and gold. Finish: Coated in Beswick’s signature high-gloss glaze glaze finish, reflecting light beautifully to emphasize the fine textured feathers and molding details. Dimensions: Measures approximately 7.5″ Height x 5.5″ Length x 4.5 Width. Markings: The underside is fully marked with the impressed mold number. Lettering, an artist hand-painted batch number, and the distinctive circular black ink stamp. Condition Report: These figurines are in excellent vintage condition. The porcelain is crisp, and the colors remain vibrant. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines, or signs of professional restoration. The original paper/foil label has aged beautifully but remains completely intact on one and is legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for a closer look at the stunning condition and intricate details. About the Artist: Arthur Gredington. Was appointed as Beswick’s first official Chief Modeler in 1939. His arrival completely revolutionized the company’s direction. Gredington possessed an extraordinary talent for replicating the exact anatomy, muscle definition, and lively characteristics of animals. He is most celebrated for creating Beswick’s highly sought-after, anatomically precise champion horse and dog series, alongside beloved bird sculptures like these Turtle Doves. His naturalistic sculpting style set a gold standard for British pottery throughout the mid-20th century. About the Company: John Beswick Ltd. Founded in 1894 by James Wright Beswick and his sons in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Originally focused on functional tableware and traditional earthenware. By the 1930s, the company shifted focus to high-quality ceramic animal figurines, which skyrocketed them to global fame among collectors. Beswick became world-renowned for its brilliant gloss glazes and collaborations with major pop-culture properties, notably being the first factory to license and produce Beatrix Potter figurines starting in 1948. The company was eventually bought out by Royal Doulton in 1969, and the historic Gold Street factory closed its doors permanently in 2002, making authentic mid-century pieces like your figurine highly collectible historical artifacts.
