"Swain's Studdy Series"
This series of fine bone china figurines were produced
in the late 20's by the Grafton China company. Named
Swain's Studdy Series after the publishing company John
Swain & Co. who reproduced many of the early Bonzo
prints. The figures were each closely modelled on a
print of the time.
Each carried the mark |
![]() "The Ball Boy" |
![]() "Tired Tim" |
![]() "Bonzo" |
![]() "Oliver Twist" |
![]() Another version of "The Ball Boy" mounted on a china container. |
![]() "Oliver Twist" mounted on a round china container. Luckily this one has survived intact with his begging bowl. |
![]() As well as mounted onto containers, the figurines were also placed on ashtrays. This example is of the "Tired Tim" figure. |
![]() All the gang together! |