Drummer Figurine6. 70" Height (17 cm) 4. 72" Width (12 cm) 2. 75" Depth (6 cm) 230g Weight Year: 2008 The "Drummer" belongs to the "Monkey Orchestra" consisting of 21 monkey musicians. Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen's first model master, created this bizarre orchestra in 1753: monkeys disguised as humans delicate, playful figurines for festive table decorations. Kaendler thus ironically and humorously holds up a mirror to courtly society in keeping with the fashion

European rulers were frantically trying to find out how to make this chinaware themselves

Other pieces from the collection include glassware

10" Height

Copper wheel engraved crystal bowl with racing thoroughbreds encircling

with a short stem and flared lip

This is a wonderful gift for christenings

With a pineapple handle

radiant table

Although it's striking when engraved

Beautifully handmade and hand cut this is an exceptional range of fabulous glasses

Soon after

A more versatile soup dish than the traditional