Object Number 1970.1372.001

Object Name

Figure Candlestick (Flute player and dog candlestick)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
c.1750-1848

Place of Origin

Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1760-1770

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Three patch marks
2. Inscription; Underside; The old number "2h13" is painted in red enamel (nail polish?)
3. Label; Underside; The old number "2h13" is printed on a linen label

Subjects

Musical Instruments; Senses

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

Techniques

Slip-cast, Molded, Gilded

Dimensions (inches)

9 (H) , 4.2 (W) , 4.1 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

22.9 (H) , 10.6 (W) , 10.5 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Stoner, Frank. 1955 Chelsea Bow and Derby Porcelain Figures: Their Distinguishing Characteristics.
• For differences in bases and modelling between factories: pp. 5- 10
[Book] Rice, Dennis G. 1983 Derby Porcelain: The Golden Years 1750- 1770.
• A similarly modeled candlestick figure of a boy: pl. 51, p. 104, patch marks illustrated: pl. 150, p. 168