{"product_id":"beswick-mr-alderman-ptolemy-tortoise-35-beatrix-potter-figure-1973-bookish-gift","title":"Beswick Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise — 3.5\" Beatrix Potter Figure (1973) Bookish Gift","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eA small English earthenware classic with big storybook charm. This Mr. Alderman Ptolemy stands just 3.5\", so it fits anywhere without crowding your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eCharacter \/ Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise by \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eBeswick, England\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Beatrix Potter’s … \/ F. Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd © 1973 \/ Beswick \/ Made in England” (vent hole; painter’s “90” visible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e3.5 in. H\u003c\/strong\u003e × \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e2.5 in. base\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eearthenware\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high-gloss glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"795\"\u003ePalette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey and chestnut browns; olive\/leaf greens; yellow-black netted bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eSculpt details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured shell, upright pose, shopping bag at the side—crisp 1970s Beswick modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eBright glaze and strong color. 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Explore the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eBeatrix Potter Figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eDust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking or abrasives. Add felt pads under the base on wood shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eWant to confirm a backstamp or date? 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