A pair of Bow models of birds in branches, circa 1765A pair of Bow models of birds in branches, circa 1765Modelled as two nesting buntings set amongst a profusion of brightly coloured flowers and leaves, two chicks in the tiny nest below, the pierced bases applied with a small dog and a sheep, twig handles to the reverse applied with floret thumbrests, 18.5cm high (2)The handles at the rear and central hole in the boughs suggest that these groups were intended as candlesticks fitted with tole peinte supports. A similar pair mounted in this way is illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Bow Porcelain Figures (1992), p.161.