Antique Victorian Parian Ware Bust Trio Scott Locke Goethe J&T Bevington Marked

Antique Victorian Parian Ware Bisque Porcelain Library Bust Trio Figures: Sir Walter Scott, John Locke, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Period / Origin: Staffordshire, England (Circa 1865–1880s) An exceptional, authentic trio of 19th-century Victorian Parian bisque porcelain library cabinet busts representing three titans of literature and Enlightenment philosophy. Two busts (Scott & Locke) feature verified English Staffordshire factory impressed maker marks, paired with a unmarked contemporary Victorian companion bust. (Goethe) Precise Dimensions: Sir Walter Scott: 8.5" H × 5.5" W (Pedestal Base Diameter: 3.25") Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: 8.25" H × 5.0" W (Pedestal Base Diameter: 2.75") John Locke: 7.75" H × 4.75" W (Pedestal Base Diameter: 2.5") Condition: Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, fleabites, hairline fractures, or restorations across all three pieces. No obvious signs of wear- Minor cosmetic wear/markings from age- Please ref pics for detailed pics to show condition. Finish & Surface: Beautiful, clean, matte-white Carrara-marble imitation biscuit porcelain with crisp, deeply modeled details in the facial expressions, wavy hair, classical drapery folds, and Goethe’s ruffled lace jabot. Bases: Bases sit solid and level. (Note: Goethe’s socle pedestal retains its original internal mounting hardware and sits securely snug). Maker Marks & Authentication Details: Sir Walter Scott (Scottish Novelist & Poet): Impressed Backstamp: J & T B — authenticated to renowned English ceramic manufacturers James & Thomas Bevington (Hanley, Staffordshire, operating 1865–1877). Title Impressed: SCOTT on reverse upper right shoulder. Catalog Mold Number: 307 impressed at the base of the neck. John Locke (English Enlightenment Philosopher): Impressed Backstamp: J & T B — James & Thomas Bevington (Staffordshire). Title Impressed: LOCKE on upper center reverse. Catalog Mold Number: 314 impressed at the base of the neck. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (German Writer & Statesman): Front Plinth: Clearly impressed GOETHE on the integral front nameplate banner. Reverse / Base: Unmarked on reverse; crafted as a contemporary Victorian companion piece. Features authentic period interior threaded brass mounting rod with original square retention washer and nut inside the pedestal base.