A delightful set of four sterling silver and shell novelty figures, Hanau, Germany c. 1900, possibly by Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. Each realistically modeled as a musician playing a domestic item as an instrument, with shell torso and set with coloured glass cabochons. 5.5" - 6.5" high (14 - 16.5cm), total weight 24.4 troy oz (759g).

-Two also bearing London import marks for 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant.