Description
Rare early Beswick Barnacle Goose number 1052 in Gloss issued 1943 and produced until 1968 modelled by Arthur Gredington standing 17cm tall and 30cm long in perfect condition with no cracks chips or repairs. stands 6 1/2 inch tall by 12 inch long
Arthur Gredington was one of the leading animal modellers of the 20th Century, not only for Beswick but in the world of ceramics . He was responsible for the creation of nearly 400 models (well over 400 with pieces he collaborated on), some of which will probably be in your own or a relatives china cabinet.
Arthur Noel Gredington (1903-1971) was born in 1903 and after studying at the Royal College, at the age of 32, he took a position in 1939 at Beswick as their first resident modeller. Prior to this modellers at Beswick were employed on a freelance basis. His first model was a Deer on Base (model no 696) which was produced in a natural, flambe and blue glazed editions.
