Peter Rabbit Cup & Saucer Set

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A Peter Rabbit teacup and saucer, decorated with classic illustrations from The Tale of Peter Rabbit . This elegant set presents Peter Rabbit, a favourite of children and adults alike, amongst the English plants that Beatix Potter loved so much. Perfect as a gift, or for afternoon tea, this set will enchant its users. A matching milk jug is available. More about Peter Rabbit Peter Rabbit is a character invented by the British author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). The 'real' Peter Rabbit was a Belgian buck rabbit called Peter Piper that was, as wrote Potter later, 'bought at a very tender age, in the Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, for the exorbitant sum of 4/6'. He was to prove a sound investment. This 'affectionate companion' lent his first name to one of the world's best- loved fictional characters and earned Beatrix Potter enduring international acclaim for the series of 'little books' that bear his name.

A ceramic tea cup and saucer set featuring illustrations from Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

A matching milk jug is available.

More about Beatrix Potter:

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her children’s books featuring animals, most notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit’s namesake was a Belgian buck rabbit called Peter Piper who was “bought at a very tender age, in the Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, for an exorbitant sum of 4/6.” He was to prove a sound investment, as Potter’s “affectionate companion” inspired one of the world’s best-loved fictional characters and earned his owner enduring international acclaim. After Beatrix Potter’s death, her folio of The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies came into the possession of the British Museum.

An example of Beatrix Potter’s hand-drawn images featuring the beloved Peter Rabbit can be found in the Prints and Drawings department.

An enchanting gift to brighten up tea-time.