A pair of Derby porcelain figures of William Shakespeare and John Milton
circa 1806-25
after Peter Scheemakers, model numbers 297 and 305, Milton modelled standing in puritan dress, holding a scroll with a quotation from Paradise lost and leaning on three books upon a circular plinth decorated in relief with scenes depicting the expulsion of Adam from the Garden of Eden; Shakespeare similarly posed, with a scroll inscribed in gilt with verses from The Tempest, painted iron-red marks and incised numbers, 26cm high
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Condition Report
Shakespeare - one small foot rim chip and further small nibbles around the base. Crazing to the glaze and general areas of light discolouration throughout. Firing cracks to his legs and a further short firing crack near the vent hole on the base. Some wear to the gilding on the scroll and to the reverse of his cloak. Further firing crack above one head on the pillar and some spots of red enamel missing on the upper book.

Milton- small repaired foot rim chip and further smaller nibbles to the edges of the base elsewhere. Again, some patches of staining and crazing. Elements of gilding are slightly patchy and worn in areas. Firing cracks underneath both feet.

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