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Candlestick, chamber
Chamberstick, soft-paste porcelain; standing on a flat unglazed foot, curving into straight spreading sides, flared lip moulded with acanthus leaves; ring handle with lower outer spur; sconce set on a narrow pedestal base, with moulded and indented rings, krater shaped with low shoulder ridge, and flared lip moulded with fleurs-de-lys; the saucer painted with flowers including daffodils, pink roses, and a purple and yellow tulip; gilt detailing on mouldings, plain gilt bands to inside sconce and saucer lip, sconce base and shoulder, and gilt handle.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 30914
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/12/1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 5.2
diam
(cm): 10
l(cm) handle to lip:11.4
l(cm)
Height
(in): 2
diam
(in): 3
l(in) handle to lip:4 1/2
l(in)
Techniques
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
jiggered
forming
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
enamelled
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
soft-paste porcelain
enamel
gilding
Location
In store
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