Stolen in 1973; replaced by 1976.03. After copy of original terracotta figurine by Francois Marie Suzanne.

Missing as of 1996

Metal figurine of standing figure with cane. Attached to circular base, which is inscribed "VOLTAIRE."

Black figurine of bird-like creature with knees tucked into chest and hands on knees. Left foot broken off. Marked as "Mexican."

Inscribed "FRANKLIN" on base. Attributed to Ralph Wood. After terracotta figurine by Francois Marie Suzanne. Labeled "Franklin."

Brass or bronze sculpture of full-length, Benjamin Franklin standing on pedestal. Unmarked. Figure holds tricorn cap in left hand, scroll or papers in right.

This small statuette of a male clergy member is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears a range of Roman Catholic vestments including a tricorn hat (perhaps a biretta), a 21-button cassock, and buckled shoes; around the man’s neck is a garment resembling a cross between an amice (which ties at the front of the neck) and a maniple (which hangs over the right arm). The upper portion of the figure’s body and the base of the statuette are soiled with dust, and the right hand of the figure is missing. There are two small chips in the front and top surfaces of the tricorn hat. There is evidence of a repair where the neck of the figure meets the body. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the cassock and on the underside of the base. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

This small statuette of a male clergy member is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears a range of Roman Catholic vestments including a tricorn hat (perhaps a biretta) and a 21-button cassock; the man holds a book between his left elbow and his body. The upper portion of the figure’s body is soiled with dust, and the feet of the man and base of the statuette are missing. There is a small chip in the rear upper surface of the tricorn hat. There is evidence of a repair where the neck of the figure meets the body. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the cassock. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

This small statuette of a monk is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears sandals and a hooded habit, tied at the waist by a white cord with three knots; these three knots recall the three vows which serve as the foundation for a Franciscan life. The figure’s haircut and beard further identify him as a follower of Saint Francis. It would be appropriate for a statuette representing a Franciscan monk (or friar) to be found on Malta. Two major sects of the tradition have called the island home since the fourteenth century: the Conventual Franciscans are thought to have arrived in Malta by 1355, and the Franciscan Capuchins came to Malta in 1588/89. The upper portion of the figure’s body and the base of the statuette are soiled with dust, and the right hand of the figure is missing. There is a small chip in the upper edge of the figure’s hood. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the habit and on the underside of the base. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

This small statuette of a Maltese "peasant" woman is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears dainty shoes and an ankle-length dress with a fringed hem, belted waist, and fitted bodice; tied around the figure’s neck is a scarf with decorative edging. The figure wears drop earrings. Her hair is pulled back beneath a ghonnella (or Faldetta), a form of head dress or shawl unique to the islands of Malta and Gozo. The upper portion of the figure’s body and the base of the statuette are soiled with dust. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the woman’s dress and on the underside of the base. Some abrasions are present at the apex of the figure’s head dress. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

Staffordshire ceramic figurine of Benjamin Franklin, full-length and standing. Figure stands on oval base, and holds tricorn cap in left hand and document in right hand. Most of the of figure is white, but hair, face, shoes, cap, and cravat are colored, along with gold embellishments. The front of the base is labeled "The Old English Gentleman."

Staffordshire ceramic figurine of Benjamin Franklin, full-length and standing. Figure stands on oval base, and holds tricorn cap in left hand and document in right hand. Most of the of figure is white, but hair, face, shoes, cap, and cravat are colored, along with gold embellishments. The front of the base is mislabeled "Washington."

Bronze sculpture of full-length, Benjamin Franklin standing on pedestal. Unmarked. Figure holds tricorn cap in left hand, scroll or papers in right.