This Beswick set belonged to my mother. Beswick is made in England. The Dad has the large orange umbrella and mum and kids are waiting for their turn with the umbrella. I understand that they are hand painted and recent sales on the internet show one set sold for $150.00 Canadian plus shipping. If you know someone who likes penguins, they may appreciate this set as a gift. The set has been in our family for years as I remember it in my childhood...but perhaps it is time to part with it and donate the funds to the Victoria Foundation for youth and families at risk. The funds will be donated through the Victoria Foundation for families or youth in Victoria.