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Two Meissen models of crocodiles devouring infants modelled by J. J. Kaendler, the reptiles naturalistically modelled with their tails raised and each with a baby in its jaws, their bodies moulded and incised with scales, on oval mound bases applied with flowers and foliage, blue crossed swords marks, circa 1745 (damages and restoration) -- 28cm. long See colour plate 2 (2)