* A Derby figural group naturalistically modelled as a young...

Hammer

£65

* A Derby figural group naturalistically modelled as a young girl riding a large dog, 19th century, painted maker's mark to base, 16cm high, with a Dresden sugar caster, early 20th century, of baluster form, the body with enamelled floral reserves against cascading ribbons set between vertical gilt bands, the threaded pierced cover with fir cone finial, painted 'SP' mark to base, 14cm high (2) (at fault)

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Derby figure: Heavy crazing throughout the dog figure, lighter patches of crazing to the female figure. Possible signs of restoration around the ears, tail and hat. The figure is lacking reigns. Heavy scratching and wear, loss to the gilt and colour on some of the highpoints. Some chips and losses to the flowers, and around the edge of the base.

Dresden caster: No chips or losses. hairline crack around the neck. Decoration appears to be in good order, some loss and wear to the gilt highlights, mostly concentrated around the rims, pierced holes and finial. General scratching and wear commensurate with age and light use.