Overview
A charming English earthenware nursery bowl featuring Beatrix Potter's beloved illustrations of Mrs. Rabbit. The interior rim is decorated with the classic narrative text from 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' in a elegant serif typeface.
Preliminary identification
Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Nursery Ware Oatmeal Bowl, c.1993
Photo reference
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Story
In 1902, Beatrix Potter published her first book, unaware it would spark a global phenomenon. By 1949, prestigious English pottery house Wedgwood began translating her watercolor illustrations onto durable nursery ware, creating a beloved breakfast tradition for generations of children.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, the 'Father of English Potters,' Wedgwood is one of Great Britain's most historic ceramic manufacturers. Their collaboration with Frederick Warne & Co. brought the whimsical world of Beatrix Potter to life on fine earthenware, combining literary heritage with industrial excellence.
Condition & Value
The bowl appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing. The transfer decals are bright and intact, and the underside maker's mark is crisp. Excellent condition preserves its full decorative value. This is a highly collectible but widely produced late-20th-century piece.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.