Beswick England Porcelain English Spaniel Dog Sculpture Figure

Adorable vintage Beswick Porcelain dog statue. In great vintage condition, no chips or cracks. Has the original makers mark on the bottom with a 73 on  the bottom of one paw.

Beswick was founded by James Wright Beswick in 1892 in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Initially, the company produced tableware and utilitarian ceramics, but it later shifted its focus to decorative pieces, including animal figurines. Over the years, Beswick produced figurines representing a wide variety of dog breeds, from terriers and spaniels to hounds and retrievers. Each figurine was meticulously crafted and hand-painted to capture the distinctive characteristics of the breed. 

Unfortunately, in 2002, the Royal Doulton group decided to close the Beswick factory in Stoke-on-Trent. This marked the end of an era for Beswick as a manufacturer of ceramic figurines. However, the legacy of Beswick dog figurines lives on through the collectors who continue to cherish and trade these pieces.

Measures - 8 3/8" L X 5.75" H X 1.75" W