Hello again
Since I had such astounding help on my last post. I am posting a second request for information.
I bought this lovely swan in an auction about 3-4 year ago, basically because I liked it. I did notice a name on the base when viewing and I thought I could find the name of the maker. After searching the web and buying and obtaining from the Library many books, I am still unable to identify the maker. I think one of my main problems is that I can't read the signature.
I am sure somebody more experienced than myself will recognise the name. I think the initials are M S and the name is Italian but that is as far as I have got.