Established in 1894, Beswick pottery is an excellent example of quality British design and manufacturing.
Originally producing tableware and ornaments, Beswick is now renowned for its creation of fine ceramic figures.
They produced Staffordshire cat and dog figures. James Wright Beswick passed away in 1921, but the company continued its expansion under the direction of his grandson, John Ewart Beswick.
A significant turning point was in 1934 with the introduction of high-fired bone china.
They made Beatrix Potter characters. The success of these figures led Beswick to obtain the rights to produce a range of Disney characters in 1952, including Snow White, Mickey Mouse, and Bambi.
In 1969, the Beswick factory was sold to Royal Doulton, and in 2002, its premises were permanently closed.
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Style Art Deco
"The name Art Deco was assigned in the 1960s, at the exhibition "Les Années 25" held in Paris at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
The first pieces could be seen at the International Exhibition of "Decorative Arts and Modern Industry" held in Paris in 1925. This exhibition was a direct response to the Turin exhibitions of 1902 and Milan of 1906.
The Art Deco style emerged between 1920 and 1940 and is represented by symmetrical, rectilinear lines, abstract designs, and bold colors.
It featured the implementation of exotic materials such as parchment, shagreen (the skin of a small shark or ray), chrome pieces, and enamels, as well as ivory and mother-of-pearl inlays.
In contrast, Art Nouveau was more focused on asymmetrical, curved lines inspired by nature."
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