{"product_id":"chelsea-porcelain-figures-gold-anchor-shepherd-shepherdess-pair-english-rococo-figurines-c-1760","title":"Chelsea Porcelain Figures, Gold Anchor Shepherd \u0026 Shepherdess Pair, English Rococo Figurines c.1760","description":"Exquisite and rare Chelsea porcelain figures from the Gold Anchor period, circa 1760, depicting a pastoral couple: a shepherd playing the bagpipes and a shepherdess, originally holding a flute (now missing). They stand on rococo scroll bases adorned with finely modelled sheep, lamb, dog, and applied flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese figures reflect the finest work from Chelsea's golden era under Cox and Duesbury, prior to the Derby merger. Made from improved soft-paste porcelain with brilliant enamels and graceful modelling, they are emblematic of English Rococo style and aristocratic taste. Each bears the gold anchor mark on reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nShepherdess - height 31 cm, width 15 cm, depth 16.5 cm, weight 1635 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nShepherd - height 31 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 17 cm, weight 1707 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nShepherdess - fingers of both hands professionally restored, in the right hand was holding most likely a piper, now only part of it remains. Sheep - chipping on the lower jaw, small chips on the leaves, small pinpoint enamel loss on the headscarf on the back, tiny firing crack on the back of the wood, otherwise excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nShepherd - professionally restored hands, very small chips on left ear of dog and left ear of lamb, small chips on leaves, otherwise excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883985785162,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6908161527_ltf1.jpg?v=1785910100","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/chelsea-porcelain-figures-gold-anchor-shepherd-shepherdess-pair-english-rococo-figurines-c-1760","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}