Vintage Beswick Mare Horse No. 976 Bay Brown Gloss Arthur Gredington 1948-54
Description
Vintage Beswick Mare – Model No. 976 – Early 1948–1954 Example
A beautiful early vintage Beswick Mare, Model No. 976, designed by renowned Beswick modeller Arthur Gredington.
This classic Beswick horse is beautifully modelled with her head lowered and facing left, finished in the traditional Bay/Brown Gloss colourway.
She has rich graduated brown colouring, a dark mane and tail, cream/white facial blaze and attractive white leg markings.
Details:
Beswick Mare Model No. 976
• Designed by Arthur Gredington • Early 1948–1954 period example • Bay / Brown Gloss colourway • Mare facing left • Approximately 17cm high • Made in England • Original vintage Beswick pottery • Early period Beswick backstamp to underside • Highly collectible classic Beswick horse
The period backstamp dates this particular example to approximately 1948–1954, making it an earlier production example of this long-running Beswick model.
Condition
In lovely vintage condition overall, particularly considering its age of around 70+ years.
The glossy finish and hand-applied colouring display beautifully.
The backstamp to the underside is faint with age but remains visible – please see the close-up photograph.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
A beautiful early Beswick horse and a wonderful addition to a Beswick, equestrian or vintage British pottery collection.
Will be very carefully wrapped and securely packaged for posting.
Item specifics Brand: Beswick Model: Mare 976 Designer: Arthur Gredington Date: 1948–1954 Era: Mid 20th Century Animal: Horse / Mare Colour: Bay / Brown Finish: Gloss Material: Ceramic Country of Origin: England Original/Reproduction: Original Vintage: Yes