Endearing characters from over twenty-three story books written by English author Helen Beatrix Potter were charmingly recreated in fine hand-painted porcelain by F. Warne & Co. Ltd. in Beswick, England.

This figurine depicts Lady Mouse, a vision of elegance in her elaborate gown and head bonnet, based on illustrations for The Tailor of Gloucester. The hand-painted details in the gown were taken from eighteenth century fabrics in the Victoria & Albert Museum. Yellow ruffles cascade down the front of the gown, while a golden ruffle graces the hemline. A floral panel in pink, blue, and green is seen amidst the ruffled front of the gown. Robin's Egg Blue polka dots decorate the long billowing sleeves. Dancing fall leaves and blue blossoms lend a sense of movement to the full outer skirt of the gown.

Tiny little mouse eyes gaze at the reflection in her hand held mirror. A demure shoe clad foot peeks out from the petticoats in front. Wide ribbons in pink, blue, and white adorn her enormous head covering.

Coveted by collectors the world over, Lady Mouse is technically known as BP-3b based on the markings found on the bottom of the figurine.

BEATRIX POTTER'S

"Lady Mouse"

F. Warne & Co. Ltd.

Copyright 1948

BESWICK ENGLAND

Specifically, the 'S in POTTER'S, the brown lettering in straight lines, and the inclusion of a copyright date are all factors which define the BP-3b marking designation.

The copyright date of 1951 indicates the year this figurine was designed and first produced. The BP-3b version of the marking sets the actual production of this figurine between the years 1974 and 1984, making it 30 to 40 years old.

The figurine is in excellent condition, with absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs of any kind. It is exceptionally clean and dust free.

This is the second of six Beatrix Potter figurines we will list.