"Mrs Rabbit and Bunnies" vintage hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figurine by Royal Albert, 1989, England, copyright by "F. Warne & Co., 1976 and with original label and paper box.

The figurine is c.2" x 2" [5cm x 5cm]; 3.2.1/2" [9cm] tall; Royal Albert, Made in England mark on the bottom, additional paper label "Inspected." No chips, no creases, no hairlines, fine condition. The box is 2.3/4" x 2" [7cm x 5cm]; c.5" [c.12.5cm] tall, very good condition.

The matriarch of the Peter Rabbit family with her little ones, a character created by Beatrix Potter. The figurine was modeled by David Lyttleton in 1975. Royal Albert began their production in 1989 and continued until 1997.

"Beswick, Royal Albert, and Border Fine Arts Beatrix Potter Figurines have increased in popularity over the years. Beswick and Royal Albert Figurines especially, since they are no longer in production, have become very desirable collectible items.

It is interesting to note that it was Beatrix Potter herself who first sought to have her creations lifted off the printed page and into other marketable products. Around 1907, she modeled some clay figures and contacted Royal Doulton's Lambeth factory. However, nothing came of this project.

Some ten years later another attempt was made to produce the charming characters from her stories, in clay form. A Stoke on Trent firm, Grimwades, created a model of Jemima Puddleduck and sent it to Miss Potter. She did not like the model but was interested enough to pursue the idea further. Unfortunately, in the end nothing came of it.
It was to be several years before any of the wonderful characters from her books were to be produced in ceramic form. Sadly by this time however she had died."

US: Priority (c.2-5 days) ------------ $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $30.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $40.50