A pair of Derby small figures of squirrels circa 1810-30

each modelled standing nibbling a nut on a circular mound base, one with a red script mark. Together with a similarly-modelled Derby porcelain figure of a squirrel raised on a canted square base. 3 pieces.

Large model - head, body and base extensively restored. Chain lacking. Smaller models - one has been restored back onto its base and has one ear restored. The other has restoration to base of tail and one ear.
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A similar colored example is illustrated in D. G. Rice, English Porcelain Animals of the 19th Century, p. 48, fig. 25a and a white and gilt example on p. 161, fig. 131.