A Pair of Painted Military Figures

Circa 1900

Height: 17.5" Base dia. 5"

Inventory Number 8495-311

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Rene Charles Masse (French, 1855-1913). Cold-painted spelter figures of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, each standing in military uniform, raised on integral circular bases, titled 'Waterloo' and 'Trafalgar', signed CH Masse; Nelson with further inscription 'England expects every man this day will do his duty.'