Beswick China Restoration

Expert Beswick Pottery Restoration

The Beswick factory, renowned for its prolific output, produced a vast array of ceramics including decorative jugs, vases, plates, and an exceptional range of realistic and character figures. Our restorers have repaired a significant number of Beswick items, particularly those from their most collected series, which are often susceptible to damage.

Our Restoration Expertise

Beswick's celebrated animal and character figurines, modelled by artists like Arthur Gredington, are frequently brought to us for professional restoration. We have extensive experience in repairing:

• Beswick Horses: We regularly restore models from their extensive 'stable,' including the Shire Horse (Model 818), Rearing Welsh Cob (Model 1014), and the popular Huntsman and Jockey series. Damage to fragile legs, tails, and ears is a common and expertly addressed repair.
• Beatrix Potter Figures: Mending delicate parts on beloved characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Old Mr. Pricklepin. These small, complex pieces often suffer chips to extremities and high points.
• Farm Animals: Restoring models of prize-winning livestock, such as cows (e.g., Jersey and Friesian breeds), pigs (e.g., Wall Queen Sow), and sheep, ensuring the realistic modelling and glazed finish are seamlessly preserved.
• Birds and Wildlife: Repairing breaks to wings, beaks, and delicate branch bases on models like the Budgerigar and other detailed wildfowl figures.
• Character and Collectible Wares: Mending figures from other popular series, including Rupert Bear and the early Alice in Wonderland characters.

The Repair Process

Beswick pieces, especially the early animal models, are highly sought after by collectors, making professional restoration essential to preserving their value and aesthetic appeal.

We utilise museum-quality techniques to achieve an invisible repair, meticulously colour-matching Beswick’s distinctive glossy and matte glazes. Whether the piece is a sentimental figurine or a rare, early production with a valuable backstamp, our restoration process returns the item to its near-mint condition, protecting the legacy of this celebrated British pottery.