Royal Doulton - Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, a cartoon published in the Daily Mirror from 1919 to 1956, was conceived by Bertram Lamb and drawn by Austin Bowen Payne. It featured the adventures of an orphaned family of animals. Pip the dog, Squeak the penguin and Wilfred the rabbit. In 1927, the Pip, Squeak and Wilfred club began. It was named the Wilfredian League of Gugnuncs (based on Wilfred's baby talk) and organised many competitions and events for the thousands of members. To coincide with this launch, Royal Doulton produced a series of childrens' ware items which were sold up to about 1935. Rare to find, especially in good condition, here is a lovely tea plate featuring this charming trio. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Pip, Squeak and Wilfred' Child's Plate c1927