Pair of Candlesticks
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
Date1760-1765
MediumPhosphatic (bone ash) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (1): 17.5 × 10.8 cm (6 7/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Overall (2): 18.1 × 11.4 cm (7 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsGold anchor
DescriptionOf silver shape based on designs by Juste-Aurèle Meissonier, copied in Meissen, the rococo scrolled base and baluster column applied with leaves and flowers, painted in colours with European flowers and gilt details
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.36.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1758-1760
Object number: G91.7.19.1-2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1754-1755
Object number: G23.8.35.1a-b,.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1770
Object number: G05.18.33a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G91.7.15.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1770
Object number: G05.18.23