The company started as J.W. Beswick founded by James Wright Beswick and his sons John and Gilbert. Initially producing tableware and ornaments, and only later in the 1930s turning to animal modeling notably for famous racehorses and champion dogs. In 1934 the introduction of high fired bone china meant they could produce high-quality figurines. The company became John Beswick Ltd, in 1936. In 1948 the company began producing characters from the Beatrix Potter story books. The Royal Doulton Group bought Beswick in 1969 and production ceased in 2002. Explore all Beswick pottery here.

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