Beswick Figurines

Q: I’m interested in selling my Beswick figurine collection. It consists of 78 pieces, mostly horses with some Siamese cats and a few others. If you would point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.

A: Beswick started making pottery in Staffordshire, England, in 1894. The pottery became John Beswick Ltd. in 1936. Figurines of animals, especially dogs and horses, were made. The company became part of Royal Doulton Tableware, Ltd. in 1969. Production ceased in 2002 and the John Beswick name and brand was bought by Dartington Crystal in 2004. Figurines don’t sell as well as they used to. Many Beswick figurines are sold online.