Vintage Beswick England Mr Micawber & Sairey Gamp Salt & Pepper Shakers
Vintage ceramic salt and pepper shaker set by Beswick England, depicting Mr Micawber and Sairey Gamp, characters from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. This classic figural pair is rendered in Beswick’s distinctive character ware style, with expressive facial modeling and rich, glossy glazes.
Mr Micawber is shown wearing a green top hat and red coat, while Sairey Gamp appears in a traditional bonnet and shawl, both finished in period-appropriate colors. The set retains its original black rubber stoppers and is clearly backstamped “Beswick England.”
Details:
Maker: Beswick England
Characters: Mr Micawber & Sairey Gamp (Charles Dickens)
Material: Glazed ceramic
Total Weight (combined): 5 oz
Sairey Gamp (Lady): 2 1/8" W x 2 7/8" H
Mr Micawber (Man): 2" W x 3 5/8" H
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks noted. Base wear,crazing and minor glaze variation consistent with age and original manufacture. Rubber stoppers present and intact. Stoppers weren't removed as to not risk damaging them.
5z
#8
3L
JP
