A pair of rare and antique Royal Worcester majolica figurines, dating to the second half of the 19th century. These figurines depict a boy and a girl dressed in 18th-century attire, each holding baskets and resting against tree stumps. The figurines are professionally hand-painted in a variety of colors, primarily pink, yellow, and blue, and are covered with a layer of glaze. The base features the impressed factory marks, including the famous crown.Royal Worcester was active in the majolica manufacturing industry from 1860 until 1890. During this period, the production of majolica items became both boldly decorative and functional, gaining immense popularity among the rapidly emerging merchant classes of Victorian England. Some established households, including those of royalty, also appreciated these pieces. Within a few years, many pottery firms began producing lead-glazed majolica, sparking intense competition. However, by the 1880s, interest in majolica in England was waning. B...