Lot 132: A Pair of Frederick Warne & Co. Beatrix Potter The Tale of Peter Rabbit Ceramic Soap Dishes
A pair of oval ceramic soap or trinket dishes featuring transfer-printed illustrations from Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Produced for Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., the dishes are constructed from white glazed ceramic. One dish depicts Peter Rabbit seated on a wooden bench eating a radish, with another rabbit visible in the background. The second dish illustrates Mrs. Rabbit with her children, accompanied by the printed text THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT BY BEATRIX POTTER and the quotation ‘Now, my dears, ‘ said old Mrs. Rabbit. A copyright notice for F. WARNE & Co. LTD. is visible on the lower section of the illustration. Both dishes feature a shallow oval well and a raised, rounded rim.
Condition report:
Both items are in good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or repairs are visible. Auction labels and stickers are present on the glazed surfaces.
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