Lot 99 , A pair of Minton figures of male and female dancers, c.1840-5, 19.5 and 19cm, slight faults

A pair of Minton figures of male and female dancers, c.1840-5, on flower painted scrollwork bases, factory model numbers 108 and 109, 19.5 and 19cm, slight faults
Estimate £200-300

Ex Geoffrey Godden Collection.

The figure of the male dancer has some re-painting or restoration to his black tricorn hat. The tip of his right index finger is lacking and two fingers have been re-glued. There is some staining to his right wrist and some fine hairline cracks/crazing to his legs and base.
The figure of the female dancer has some re-painting/restoration and a shallow splinter chip to the underside of the brim of her hat. Her apron has a tiny chip loss and an over-enamelled small firing crack. There are some fine, lightly stained hairline cracks to her waist and fine crazing to the undecorated areas of the glaze. There is some light staining to her left arm.

Otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £200