This is a handsome example of a porcelain candlestick, probably English in origin and dating to the mid-19th century.
The pan-shaped bowl has a gilded rim and a depression in the centre to allow for the insertion of a candle. This is also gilded around the edge. There is a bladed collar at the junction of the bowl and the elongated stem, and a further bladed gilded collar about 5mm down. The remainder of the stem widens out as it approaches the broad foot. The latter is stepped towards the edge.
The piece is decorated with a thick brown band, bordered above and below by a pair of circumferential gilded lines. There is a gilded dot and dash pattern between four pairs of pale blue berry-like motifs. The foot is decorated with a similar brown panel with gilded borders, but it contains a more complex orange floral and blue leaf motif.
The underside of the candlestick has a raised edge. It is hand-painted at the edge with the number ‘3388’. There is also what appears to be an incised circle with a line protruding from it, although this may not be an intentional mark.
It has a height of approximately 13.2cm, with a diameter across the rim of about 5.2cm and across the foot of about 9.3cm.
It has an unwrapped weight of 140g.
It is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, although there is some wear to the gilding around the rim and foot.
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
|---|---|
| Boxed | No |
| Main Colour | Brown (Dark), Orange |
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