Circa 1900
Modelled in the round as four child musicians playing a french horn, flute, guitar and hurdy gurdy, the round base moulded with puce ribbons and laurel leaves, blue crossed swords mark, incised B.60, impressed 85, 27.5cm high
Estimate: | £100 - £150 |
Hammer price: | £280 |
Restoration and chips
Extensive amateur restoration including; the horn player's left arm and hand, right arm and hand, repaired through legs and tree stump. The pipe player with restoration to right hand, restored through body and tree stump. Restoration to sash around his waist. Restoration to the hat behind him. Hurdy gurdy player with restoration to both hands and to the hurdy gurdy. Restored through ankles and support. Mandolin player restored through neck. Restoration to top of the mandolin and fingers of hands. Repair through shoes and support. Restoration to central column. Some restoration and chips to items around the base.