Vintage Beswick Monkey Playing Banjo Figurine

This lively Beswick novelty figure turns a musical monkey into a compact piece of English ceramic character ware.

The hand-painted monkey sits against a large moulded green leaf while playing a banjo. An England mark and Beswick factory symbol on the underside confirm the maker and English origin. The colourful decoration and sculptural leaf backdrop give the figure a strong display presence within the Beswick collection and alongside other animal pieces in the Figurines collection.

• Maker: Beswick, England
• Dimensions: 7 cm high x 7.5 cm wide
• Condition: Excellent, with no chips, cracks or damage
• Features: Banjo-playing monkey, moulded green leaf, hand-painted decoration, England mark and Beswick factory symbol
• Period: Vintage, mid 20th century attribution
• SKU: SKU-00505

The 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.

A whimsical piece for collectors of Beswick ceramics, animal figures or musical collectables.