Group of kingfishers on a naturalistically designed base. A group of three kingfishers with colourfully painted plumage sitting by an overgrown body of water, among sculpturally applied shells, snails and small animals. One bird with a fish in its beak. Polychrome painting. Base with gold accents. Designed by August Ringler, c. 1863, model no. F 137, unmarked; crossed swords mark. H. 16.5 cm. A porcelain figure group of kingfishers. Insignficantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Late 19th century.