Beatrix Potter Figurines

One of my favorite things to collect are the Beatrix Potter figurines, partly because of the childhood memories they evoke, but partly too, because of the whimsy, the characters such as Jemima Puddleduck and Benjamin Bunny, the cute colors and amazing workmanship involved in some of them.

Particular favorites of course are the Royal Doulton, John Beswick Beatrix Potter, which are becoming quite favored among collectors and are sometimes difficult to find as well as being costly in some cases.
You can however find some great deals on Beatrix Potter Figurines, particularly when scouring the realms of glass ware and resellers that are listed on Ebay.

In many cases, the antiques dealers will of course know exactly what they’ve got and what it’s worth, while the individual retailer isn’t always certain.
If you want to be sure whats up with what you’re buying, or selling, pay close attention to the detail of the figurine, as well as to the backstamp, which vary in small details and can make the difference to what the figurine is actually worth.Understanding those backstamps is imperative if you want to collect or sell your Beatrix Potter figurines.The backstamps tend toward complexity in many cases, and the actual figurines may only vary in a minute detail here or there.

Some backstamps are quite rare, having been used only for a couple years, while others are more common, being used for ten more more years.

One, which was used for just two years, 1988 and 1989, is rarely seen and not often listed in the sheets you’re going to find explaining the backstamps. Although the backstamp itself is rare, this doesn’t actually indicate that the figurine is worth substantially  more when it comes to buying and selling.

Some of the backstamps you’re going to see featured on Royal Doulton, Beswick Studios  or Royal Albert Beatrix Potter figurines will be found here..

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