A group of seven Meissen figures second half 19th century

comprising: figures of a huntress and huntsman, each modelled seated on a pierced base; figures of a flycatcher and his companion, each modelled standing beside a tree stump, figures of battledore and shuttlecock players and a figure of a girl holding a doll, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various incised or inscribed numerals.

Male figure on pierced base - small chip to lower edge of jacket at the back. Has a cancelled crossed swords mark. Girl on pierced base - typical minor losses to lace Girl with crossbow - crossbow missing, Fingers restored. Tiny chip to edge of robe. Tiny losses to lace on dress. Man with crossbow - side parts of crossbow chipped away Male shuttlecock player - paddle mostly missing from right hand Female player - paddle mostly chipped away and the end restored over. Typical small losses to lace on dress. Girl with doll - typical minor losses to lace. Small section of ribbon at back of dress chipped away. Tiny losses to bows on back of dress.
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