Nuthatch Figurine Beswick 2413 - Hand Painted English Porcelain - Vintage Bird Made in England

Fine porcelain figurine representing a Nuthatch (Sitta europaea), model number 2413, produced by the British manufacturer Beswick.

Item History: Founded in 1894 in Stoke-on-Trent, John Beswick Ltd consolidated its international reputation through the creation of highly anatomically accurate animal figures. This specific model, designed by sculptor Albert Hallam and originally launched in 1972, exemplifies the characteristic naturalism of mid-20th-century English ceramics.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Glazed porcelain and hand-painted overglaze
- Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches)
- Weight: 65 g (0.14 lbs)
- Material: Porcelain
- Condition: Excellent preservation. The piece shows no restorations, cracks, or chips. The glaze retains its original luster and the polychromy remains vivid.

Collection Value: An item of interest for Staffordshire ceramic collectors and ornithology enthusiasts, valued for its fidelity to the natural specimen.