What instruments do the figures hold?

The listings show figures playing bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, mandolins, and drums. Some hold sheet music or sing without instruments.

How do I spot an eighteenth-century piece?

Early pieces often use soft-paste porcelain and show patch-marks on the base. Stylistic details like rococo scrollwork also point to the eighteenth century.

Where were these figures made?

Production centres include England, Germany, and France. Factories like Meissen, Derby, Bow, and Royal Worcester produced significant musician models.

Are these figures functional?

Many serve purely as decorative figurines for display on shelves and cabinets. Some examples incorporate candle sockets to function as candlesticks.

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Antique Porcelain Musician Figurines

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These antique porcelain musician figurines bring eighteenth-century orchestras and pastoral players straight to the mantelpiece in glazed clay and enamel.