Royal Worcester Large Pair “fisherman & Fisherwoman”, James Hadley, 1892–1893

Large matched pair of Royal Worcester figures in the blush ivory palette, modelled by James Hadley. Naturalistic rockwork bases, soft flesh tones and restrained gilding; heights approx. 45.5 cm and 44 cm, an uncommon large display size for Worcester.
Marks: printed crowned roundel “Royal Worcester England”; Rd No 67080 (design registered 1887); impressed/incised “Hadley” signatures; Worcester dot-device dates reading 1892 and 1893 for the respective figures. Registration number indicates design protection only.
Hadley (1837–1903), Worcester’s leading designer 1866–1895, created the factory’s most celebrated figure series and established the blush ivory aesthetic.
Collecting note: large-format, correctly dated pairs with intact Hadley signatures are notably scarce and desirable.
Dimensions:
Fisherman: height 45.5 cm; width 20 cm; depth 19 cm; weight 2118 g
Fisherwoman: height 44 cm; width 18.2 cm; depth 18 cm; weight 2022 g
Condition:
Excellent antique condition; only minute, near-invisible wear to gilding. No chips, cracks or restorations observed.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.Given the size and weight of the figurines, they will need to be sent in two boxes.