A pair of late 18th century Plymouth porcelain figures, formed as a man and a woman each holding a basket of flowers backed by a floral arch, on scroll edged pedestal bases, unmarked but with a B. and T. Thorn and Son 'guaranteed genuine' sticker to the base, 27cm and 29cm high (2)
Sold for £500
Estimated at £300 - £500
A pair of late 18th century Plymouth porcelain figures, formed as a man and a woman each holding a basket of flowers backed by a floral arch, on scroll edged pedestal bases, unmarked but with a B. and T. Thorn and Son 'guaranteed genuine' sticker to the base, 27cm and 29cm high (2)
Signs of losses and repairs to both figures, especially to the arch top of the male figure, female figure's hat replaced
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 18th Oct, 2021