Continental, probably German or Dieppe French, 19th C. Two standing figures in 18th C attire. The woman is holding a silver basket and fowl with applied silver jewellery and dress details. The man in similar country clothing with applied silver details standing among birds, with detached basket of flowers. Both figures are wearing silver hats and they are each standing upon a tapered silver gilt over rock crystal base. The base has applied foliate details and is raised atop four peacock feet. Marks are not visible.
H. of woman: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); weight: 935g
H. of man: 27.3 cm (10 4/4 in.); weight: 796g including basket

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Wear commensurate with age, there is evidence of repair and loss the figures' feet. The man is especially fragile. Condition report available upon request.