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Pair of Small Biscuit Pottery Busts Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky

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Pair of small classic biscuit pottery busts of the music composers Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. The Tchaikovsky bust measures height 20cm / 7.8 inches by diameter at the base approximately 6.5cm / 2.56 inches. The Mendelssohn bust is height 17.3cm / 6.8 inches by diameter at the base approximately 6cm / 2.36 inches. The busts are in very good condition, with some irregularities. These wonderful vintage biscuit pottery busts would look great on a mantelpiece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7862236933112
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