Figurine, Unger Schneider & Co, Victorian Children, Germany, Antique

• Antique Figurines, Victorian Children Unger Schneider, Hand Painted Boy & Girl,  German Bisque Porcelain, Home Decor, Collectible Art, Maximalist, (Discontinued) Free Shipping
• Made in: Germany
• Antique: 1879 - 1886
• Details:  What a beautiful and rare treat it was to find this pair of German figurines in absolute pristine condition!!  We are in awe of the quality & detail on this hand painted pair.  The colors on these are soft pastels in peach, violet, and light yellow.  We believe these are children, the girl's gown has tiny raised gold dots, her shoes are painted gold and she's wearing a very large hat with a feather, her face is sweet and beautifully painted.  The boy also has a sweet face, his pants have the same raised gold dots, his shoes are painted gold and he has a matching violet feather on his hat.  The back of each piece is incised the model number "8357", we believe this is the pattern number and indicates they are a true pair.  They are also marked with the 'arrow and G' the well-known mark of Unger, Schneider & Co (IG DEP 8357).  This mark helps us date these pieces to between 1879 and 1886, (after 1886 a crown was added to the mark).  A most generous gift for a collector, and a great addition to your curio or bookshelf.  This item qualifies for Free Shipping, (Continental US only).
• Material:  Bisque Porcelain
• Dimensions:  Boy: 11.0 inches Tall, and approx. 5.5 inches Wide.  Girl: 11.0 inches Tall and approx. 5.0 inches Wide
• Condition:  Antique - Used.  Excellent Condition.  We are unable to find any flaws on either of these figures.  Their fingers are all there, (pictured for you), the gold dots on their clothes are all there, the tips of the shoes are not chipped. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. PLEASE SEE PICTURES BEFORE PURCHASING THERE WILL BE NO RETURNS/REFUNDS OFFERED. THIS SALE IS FINAL. Your package will be insured, if there is any damage in transit, you will need to file a claim with the carrier for a refund.  You must keep all packaging materials and broken item until the refund is received.  You will most likely need to take everything into your local post office in order to finalize the claim.  Pictures will be required to prove mishandling.

Porzellanfabrik Unger, Schneider & Co was started in 1859 by Carl Schneider, Karl Unger and businessman Hermann Hutschenreuther.  For some reason the name of Hutschenreuther did not appear on the company name until 1885.  Originally their mark looked very similar to the marks used by a factory in Gießhübel, so they introduced the first mark, an uncrowned 'G' mark with the double-headed arrow which was used from 1875 onwards.  In 1879 the mark was officially registered at the Ducal District Court and the letters 'Dep' were added to the mark. Unger remained a partner in Gräfenthal until Carl Schneider died in 1885.  In 1886 Carl Schneider's son, Paul, reorganized the company and eventually opened his own company the Hermann Hutschenreuther G.m.b.H. in Probstzella.  In honor of his father, Paul Schneider decided to name his business Carl Schneiders Erben and added the crowned and dated version of the company hallmark.