Beswick tops Whieldon in cattle market
THE meteoric growth in demand for the rarer Beswick farm animals in good condition saw more money change hands for a 20th century Beswick Belted Galloway Bull than for an 18th century Whieldon bull and calf, at Brightwells' (15% buyer's premium) 524-lot April 28 specialist ceramic outing.
A one-off consignment from a local private source estimated to fetch £350-450, the Galloway proved a…