Pair of Meissen figures, the woman passing time playing cards, the gentleman referring to his watch to see if it is time for his assignation with her. The use of the underglaze blue and gold decoration is unusual together with the flesh tones for the face and hands. First modelled by Acier with the help of Schönheit in 1776.
Dimensions:
Woman 16.5 cms. tall Man 15 cms
Model
Number:
F 64 to both
Mark
Info:
Woman : Crossed swords in under glaze blue. Incised model number F 64. Impressed assembler's number 62.
Gentleman : Crossed swords in under glaze blue. Incised model number F 64. Impressed assembler's number 43.