Tall ceramic figurines, man & woman - Victorian or older?

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  1. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    A well-dressed couple in period clothing - but what period and when were they made?
    I've tried my best to capture the makers mark on the backs of these 14" hollow pieces,
    numbered 7689 & 7690. 20170423_075747.jpg 20170423_080340.jpg 20170423_080435.jpg 20170423_080827.jpg
     
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  3. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Bisque mantle figurines around 1900. Dep mark could be French or German.

    Occasionally in the world of antiques, you may come across a mark, DEP, which could mean either Depose or Deponiert. This mark is commonly found on German or French bisque dolls, celluloid, porcelain, jewelry, glass or metal goods. Dep stands for the German word Deponiert which means registered, or copyright. Dep is also a shortened form of Depose which is French for registered.Without knowing a manufacturer or country of origin, it is safe to say that if your item is marked DEP, it is most likely of French or German manufacture. This guide with help you translate some of the most common words that are found or may be found on French or German antiques and vintage collectibles.
     
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  4. Tom Mackay

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  5. Tom Mackay

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    Thank you so much judy !
    You folks have good eyes, seriously !
    Now I can only wonder how a poor farm family came to have these. I suspect a more worldly and travelled relative.
     
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    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I like that you used the switch to size them... ;)
     
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