19th century, each of similar form depicting seated Admirals, one depicting Admiral Lord Howe after design by Ralph Wood with Antiques Bulletin clipping dated June 16, 1990 stating a similar figure sold for 5,500 GBP, with collector's label to base which reads, "Admiral Lord Howe, by John Wood c1786-1795, mint (Christie Ruffels) $6,000-$8,000", unmarked; figure with pipe with label "Ray & Diane Ginns, 39 Norman Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2ES..."; figure with anchor with old label "Ray & Diane Ginns..", largest 11-1/2 x 6 x 7 in.

Provenance: Estate of the Late Janet M. and Clarence L. Adams, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina

figure with pipe, chip to back corner of base, firing anomaly to index finger, restoration to pipe; Lord Howe figure, restoration to top of hat and interior; figure with anchor, restoration to hat and interior; firing anomalies throughout all three with minor scuffs and wear to surfaces, crazing, wear to underside of bases