Vintage Royal Stuart Bone China Dutch Children Bookends By Spencer Stevenson

These are small and kitsch, hand painted, 1950s Vintage Royal Stuart Bone China Dutch Children Bookends By Spencer Stevenson. The surface is slightly blemished in places but are otherwise in very good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.

Approximate Size (WHD):

• Boy:  6 x 12.5 x 6.8cm
• Girl:   6 x 11.5 x 6.4cm

The Maker’s marks on the base include:-

• Royal Stuart with the crown
• Bone China
• Spencer Stevenson 
• England
• 'Doreen'

Beautifully hand painted with black outlines for their features and hair, the girl is wearing a yellow dress with red scarf, and the boy sports a red jacket, yellow trousers and a very dapper yellow hat and scarf. He also carries a musical string instrument under his arm. I love the expressions on their faces and the way they appear to lean against the books.

Royal Stuart was the brand name of Spencer Stevenson & Co. Ltd, Dresden Works, Longton, Staffordshire Potteries, who only manufactured their own brand from 1948-1960. They are mainly known for their bone china tea sets, including Chintz, Harlequin and Willow patterns so this little pair of bookends is a rarity.

They would look great in a child’s bedroom, on a book shelf, or as a welcome and unusual addition to a figurine collection. 

NB: Accessories shown in the photographs are not part of the sale and are for illustrative purposes only. 

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