Four Chelsea monkey bandsmen circa 1756-58

each musician standing with instrument on a scroll moulded base ( some damage and restoration)

From left to right in catalogue photograph. Guitar player - Large chip to hat, chips to plume. both hands glued at wrists. Haircrack across back, approx 1". End of guitar lacking. Chip to tip of one finger of left hand. Typical chips to leaves and flowers on base. Drummer - two chips to hat. Some restoration to wig. Chip to end of pipe and to three fingers of left hand. Section of strap on drum lacking, approx 1/2 " length. Drumstick in right hand lacking. Chips to the end of two toes on left foot. Minor chips to flowers and leaves on base. Pipe player - Broken through at waist and repaired. Large chip to bottom edge of coat. End of pipe lacking. Half of right foot lacking. Bugle player - some losses to instrument. Chip to handle of sword and tip of scabbard. Chip to tip of forefinger on left hand. Chips to two toes of left foot. Typical chips to flowers and leaves.
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