Two Derby figures of 'Grotesque Punches' or Mansion House Dwarfs
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Two Derby figures of 'Grotesque Punches' or Mansion House Dwarfs

CIRCA 1785, BOTH INCISED NO 227 G

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Two Derby figures of 'Grotesque Punches' or Mansion House Dwarfs
Circa 1785, both incised No 227 G
After etchings by J. Callot, the adult dwarf wearing a tall plumed hat and puce and gilt flowered jacket, the adolescent dwarf with a broad brimmed pink hat, his yellow ground waistcoat painted with a harlequin pattern band, cards and devices, on mound bases (some minor chips and rubbing)
6¾in. (17cm.) high (2)
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