'Bunnykins' began as a range of china nurseryware from Royal Doulton in 1934.
The idea for the range was spawned when Royal Doulton Burslem General Manager, Cuthbert Bailey, approached his daughter, Barbara, with the suggestion that she design some illustrations for a range of nurseryware. Drawing on inspiration from her childhood and her love of watching the wild rabbits around her childhood home, Barbara created a family of (initially 8) rabbits performing everyday human-like activities in the fictional village of Little Twitching.
Royal Doulton 'Bunnykins' china was used by the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and thus became a popular present given as christening and birthday gifts.
These double-dangly earrings are made from a single plate decorated with the 'Christmas Tree' pattern, featuring numerous excited Bunnies and their Mousey friends, all opening their presents and playing with their new toys. The smaller Bunnies in the 'drop' rounds were crafted from the Border Bunnies - the Bunnies running around the rim of the plate. This plate was manufactured between 1976 and 1987.
As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.
Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.
The silver in these earrings is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.
The hooks and links are sterling silver.
The large rounds of these earrings measure 24mm across x 5mm deep.
The smaller drop rounds measure 15mm across x 5mm deep.