Pair of Itinerant Ballad Singer figures. Bow porcelain C1748

An attractive allegorical figure of Matrimony, reprsented by a woman in her best clothing, holding a cage. The Bow Porcelain factory was the first English porcelain producer; these ...

Probably an early prototype, the largely open base showing an apparently unique structure described by Watney as ‘a favourite primitive buttressed by a strong overall cone-shape and further strengthened by a cut-out additional layer inside the base in the manner of pastry making.’ (Freeman Collection, Forward, 1982). Toper is an old English word for a drunk. Annulet Mark. Prov: Taylor Coll, Albert Amor...

Pair of 18th Century Derby Figures of 'Jewish Pedlar and Companion' , circa 1760 , made from polychrome enamelled porcelain, both depicted in colourful p...

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in 18th C. Attire. This pair of figures depicts a man and woman in 18th-century pastoral attire, each standing on a gilt-accented rocaille base. The woman wears a cream-colored tricorn hat with a floral accent, a fitted blue bodice with detailed buttons and ruffled cuffs, and a flowing skirt with a delicate purple floral pattern. She holds a white cloth in one hand while raising the other in an expressive gesture. Her finely painted features, softly curled hair, and light blue shoes...