Lot 637: Sold for £25 hammer

Estimate £50-£80

Two 19th Century Meissen type theatrical figurines, the first modelled as a gentleman dressed in grey trousers, a patterned waistcoat, crimson jacket and red boots with ribbons to his trousers and holding aloft a magnifying glass, the second figure modelled as a bearded gentleman in Tudor costume and holding a shield and sword, both with underglaze cross swords marks, tallest 21.5cm, together with a 19th Century Derby figurine modelled as a boy dressed in gilt trousers, patterned waistcoat and an ermine trimmed coat and holding aloft a bundle of green spaghetti strings pulling one over his head, painted mark, height 16.5cm, all restored. (3)

Condition report
The gentleman holding the magnifier has restoration to the magnifier. The soldier has restoration to the shield and sword. Derby boy - There is restoration to the green spaghetti. There is no apparent further restoration.

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