Winnie-The-Pooh & Friends Find New Home At Pooh Corner
An exceptional offering of rare Winnie-the-Pooh figures by Fulham Pottery, dating to the 1930s, went under the hammer at RWB Auctions on 11th December, and to everyone's delight, the owners of Pooh Corner in Hartfield were the lucky bidders who secured the sale. The figures have travelled to their new home on the edge of Hundred Acre Wood and will take pride of place in the museum at Pooh Corner. These figures will be a welcome addition and arrive just in time to see in the 100th anniversary of the beloved children's character, which will be celebrated in 2026.
Where Is The Real Pooh Corner?
Pooh Corner in Hartfield, East Sussex, is housed in a charming building dating back to 1703, originally known as Sackville Cottage after the influential local family. Although the cottage itself predates Winnie-the-Pooh by more than two centuries, its setting is perfectly placed: Hartfield lies on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the real-life inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood, and lies close to Cotchford Farm, where A. A. Milne wrote his famous stories in the 1920s.
The building was once the sweet shop where A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin frequently bought sweets, and Pooh Corner still has a sweets offering; they still sell Bullseye sweets to this day, as they were Christopher Robin's favourite.
In January 2019, ownership passed to Neil and Samantha Reed, who have continued to respect Pooh Corner’s legacy while expanding its educational role through a museum and a stronger focus on the work of A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard, ensuring Pooh Corner remains a meaningful place of pilgrimage for visitors from around the world.
The Winnie-the-Pooh figures in their new home in the museum at Pooh Corner
What Is The History Of Fulham Potteries?
The Winnie-the-Pooh figures were made at historic Fulham Pottery, which has one of the longest histories in English ceramics, founded in 1672 in Fulham, London by John Dwight, and is recognised as a pioneering maker of salt-glazed stoneware and early sculptural figures in England. Over centuries, it produced a wide range of stoneware, from utilitarian bottles and jugs to more decorative work, operating on the same Fulham site until the mid-20th century and finally closing in 1956, with studio firing continuing on the site later.
In the 1930s, Fulham Pottery briefly ventured into decorative garden figures and character sculptures. At the 1934 British Industries Fair, it showcased a range of stoneware garden figures designed by A. R. White, which included characters based on E. H. Shepard's original illustrations for A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh books. Although these early Winnie-the-Pooh pieces, featuring Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger, were well received by the trade press, the range was commercially short-lived, and production was very limited. Only a handful of complete sets are known to survive, and RWB Auctions were fortunate enough to offer one at their end-of-year, two-day sale on 10th and 11th December, 2025.
Sell Your Collectables With RWB Auctions
At RWB Auctions, we are always delighted to discover vintage toys, games, and collectables featuring much-loved characters from bygone years. Perhaps you own a classic Paddington or Steiff bear, a collection of Star Wars action figures, a rare Lego set, or memorabilia from a favourite TV series you grew up with. If the time feels right to let these treasured pieces move on to a new home where they will be truly appreciated, we would love to help.
Visit RWB Auctions on a Monday or Tuesday for a free, no-obligation valuation and discover what your collection could achieve at auction. Our experienced valuation team will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your items are handled with care and presented to enthusiastic buyers around the world.
We look forward to welcoming you in the New Year.