DESCRIPTION: Eleven piece Meissen porcelain set of whimsical, polychrome monkey musicians, each wearing 19th century garb and playing a different role or instrument in an orchestra. Each piece is marked on underside with Meissen crossed swords mark and is finished with gilt accents, most prominently on base.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Germany
DIMENSIONS: H: 4.25-7.5" W: 2-3.25" L: 2-4.5"

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CONDITION: Conductor's right hand is missing; sheet music on podium has received repair; mallet of monkey with blue drum is missing/requires repair; harpist's harp's strings are missing, require replacement; monkey with twin drums has repair at right ankle, a chip at the end of his tail, and chips on his drums and hat; violinist's bow is chipped at the end, requires repair/replacement; keyboardist's tail is chipped and object under left hand of monkey bearing keyboard is chipped. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.