A Meissen composite monkey band, various dates, predominantly 19th century

A Meissen composite monkey band, various dates, predominantly 19th century

after models by J.J. Kändler, each modelled standing wearing typical dress and playing musical instruments, on scrolled moulded mound bases, comprising:

-a conductor and music stand;

-a pianist riding another monkey;

-a drum bearer and beater;

-a trumpeter;

-a French horn player;

-a flautist;

-a bassoonist;

-a piper;

-a backpipe player;

-a fife and drum player;

-a violinist;

-a cellist;

-a guitarist;

-another similar;

-a hurdy-gurdy player;

-a harpist;

-a triangle player;

and four singers;

various blue crossed swords marks, incised model numbers and Pressnummern

conductor: 17cm. high; a pianist: 12.5cm. high