Two rare Meissen Common Starlings, model no. 973 & 974, after Johann Joachim Kandler, first quarter 20th century, each modelled realistically, one standing on a rock formation, the other with one wing raised and beak open on a rock formation, blue underglazed crossed swords and model number to base, 14 & 15 cm respectively. Provenance: George and Janice Rayner, Melbourne