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Two similar Derby sweetmeat figures
modelled as Blackamoors, each holding a large scallop-shell and kneeling on one knee, wearing ruffs, short-sleeved shirts and knee- breeches, one with turquoise top and flower-painted breeches, the other with flower-painted top and pink knee-breeches, on scroll-moulded bases, circa 1765 (some small areas of restoration, chips and enamel flakes) -- 20cm. high
See colour plate 2 (2)
modelled as Blackamoors, each holding a large scallop-shell and kneeling on one knee, wearing ruffs, short-sleeved shirts and knee- breeches, one with turquoise top and flower-painted breeches, the other with flower-painted top and pink knee-breeches, on scroll-moulded bases, circa 1765 (some small areas of restoration, chips and enamel flakes) -- 20cm. high
See colour plate 2 (2)