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Royal Doulton Bunnykins Nurseryware Earthenware Beakers (Pair)

By: Royal Doulton, after designs by Barbara Vernon

Style: English nurseryware / Royal Doulton Bunnykins

Origin: England (United Kingdom)

Materials: Glazed earthenware (creamware/ironstone), transfer print with hand-applied enamel colors

Age: circa 1970–1990 (backstamp needed for tighter dating)

Condition: Good (surface staining/residue on one beaker and light transfer wear; no obvious chips or cracks visible)

Value: $20–$60 (pair) at auction; if early pre-1959 backstamps, potentially $60–$120

Maker's Marks / Writing: Not visible in the photos. Genuine examples typically have a Royal Doulton Bunnykins backstamp and sometimes a copyright/date line.

Date: 2025-10-16 17:26:19.463390

Description:

A matched pair of small straight-sided children's beakers from Royal Doulton's Bunnykins nurseryware line, decorated with transfer-printed and hand-painted scenes of a mother rabbit carrying toys. Cream glaze with foot ring; typical mid–late 20th century Bunnykins form.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

These appear to be authentic Royal Doulton Bunnykins beakers used as part of a child’s nursery set. The artwork, palette, and beaker shape align with standard production from the later 20th century. One beaker shows yellowish staining/residue and light wear to the transfer; no chips or cracks are evident from the photos. A base mark photo is important to confirm exact date and factory. A word about fakes.. Bunnykins is widely reproduced on modern ceramics and decals; confirm authenticity by checking for a proper Royal Doulton Bunnykins backstamp, clean transfer registration, and correct body/glaze quality.

Individual Images:

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Provenance:

Not provided

Condition:

Good (surface staining/residue on one beaker and light transfer wear; no obvious chips or cracks visible)

Identification Score: 85%

Form, glaze, and the distinctive Bunnykins scene strongly match Royal Doulton nurseryware; lack of a visible backstamp prevents 100% certainty.

Authenticity Score: 60%

The pieces look right for Royal Doulton Bunnykins, but no underside marks are shown; many later reproductions exist. A clear photo of the backstamp would raise confidence.

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Keywords

Royal Doulton, Bunnykins, nurseryware, children’s beakers, English ceramics, earthenware, Barbara Vernon, England

Report ID:  : 4zakwz

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