Charming vintage pair titled “The Hawkers”—a boy and girl carrying baskets of fruit, likely mid-20th century European chalkware/plaster figures.
These sit firmly in that nostalgic decorative space—somewhere between cottagecore and old-world market scenes. Hand-painted with soft tones and bright fruit detail, they’ve got strong shelf presence as a pair.
Original brass title plaques to bases reading “THE HAWKERS”. Numbered to reverse (67 & 68), suggesting they were always intended as a companion set.
They display well together—separating them would be a mistake.
Condition Honest vintage condition.
General surface wear, scuffs and small paint losses (especially to bases)
Minor chips consistent with chalkware
Some age-related crazing / paint wear around collars and edges
Structurally sound
They present well despite the wear—actually suits the look.
