{"product_id":"royal-doulton-bunnykins-sweet-hearts-money-bank-mug-set","title":"Royal Doulton Bunnykins Sweet Hearts Money Bank \u0026 Mug Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1990’s\/\u003cspan\u003eStoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Doulton Bunnykins collection traces its origins back to 1934 when Sister Mary Cuthbert Byatt, a nun at an English convent, began sketching charming rabbits engaged in human activities. These delightful illustrations were quickly acquired by Royal Doulton and transferred onto high-quality children's tableware, becoming an instant success across the British Empire. Over the decades, the line expanded significantly to include a wide variety of specialized nursery pieces, plates, mugs, and dimensional novelty items like money banks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 'Sweet Hearts' pattern represents a later variant produced during the late 20th century, specifically tailored toward baby gifts and younger children with its soft pastel pink background and heart motifs. These earthenwares were manufactured using traditional ceramic techniques at the English potteries before production shifted overseas. Today, these vintage 1990s nursery sets remain deeply nostalgic collectibles for enthusiasts of juvenile ceramics and classic British illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42947068231765,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/BDC7CEFB-CF0B-44C8-B774-E53743A6730F.png?v=1789573724","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/royal-doulton-bunnykins-sweet-hearts-money-bank-mug-set","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}