I've also seen them described as "salesman's samples", but I don't have enough information on that to say for sure. There are some normal signs of wear from usage and age over the years. There is some paint loss to both of the pieces, but one has more wear on the pants. I believe that the base on the mustard colored outfit was repainted, as it is more of a blue color than the dark green on the base of the other. Please look closely at the pictures, as they show the condition better than can be described.
These measure 3 1/4" square at the base by 10 1/4" high. The item "Antique Cast Iron Black Americana Lawn Jockey Bookends Statues Hitching Posts" is in sale since Friday, August 12, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Black Americana\Figures & Sculptures". The seller is "newtexasnorton" and is located in Canfield, Ohio.
This item can be shipped to United States.