{"product_id":"vintage-beswick-1089-koala-bear-holding-leaves-figurine","title":"Vintage Beswick 1089 Koala Bear Holding Leaves Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Beswick koala combines expressive animal modelling with a carefully painted cluster of eucalyptus leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel 1089 is shown seated with raised arms holding bright green leaves. The grey-brown glaze, cream chest and painted facial and paw details give the figure a naturalistic finish. The documented model design is attributed to Arthur Gredington and places the piece within mid 20th century English Beswick production. It is a distinctive addition to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beswick\"\u003eBeswick collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/figurines\"\u003eFigurines collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beswick, England, model 1089, attributed to Arthur Gredington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 cm high x 6.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, with no chips, cracks or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated koala, raised arms, eucalyptus leaves, grey-brown glaze and cream chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKU-00506\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe measured form, surviving marks and stated condition provide useful reference points when this piece is compared with related English ceramics and recorded in a focused collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA characterful piece for collectors of Beswick ceramics, wildlife figurines or English pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beswick","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":58483627360559,"sku":"SKU-00506","price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6486\/9935\/files\/vintage-beswick-1089-koala-bear-holding-leaves-figurine-1.jpg?v=1789620576","url":"https:\/\/collectiblesbydeon.com\/products\/vintage-beswick-1089-koala-bear-holding-leaves-figurine","provider":"Collectibles by Deon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}