1970.1374.002 Porcelain candlestick figure
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Figure Candlestick (Girl or woman and sheep candlestick)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1760-1775

  • Materials:

    Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Painted, Gilded, Slip-cast

  • Museum Object Number:

    1970.1374.002


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Object Number

1970.1374.002

Object Name

Figure Candlestick (Girl or woman and sheep 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

1760-1775

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Three patch marks

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Painted, Gilded, Slip-cast

Dimensions (inches)

6.2 (H) , 4.5 (W) , 3.4 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.7 (H) , 11.4 (W) , 8.7 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Stoner, Frank. 1955 Chelsea Bow and Derby Porcelain Figures: Their Distinguishing Characteristics.
Pair of Derby candlestick groups of shepherd and shepherdess: pl. 62
[Book] Rice, Dennis G. 1983 Derby Porcelain: The Golden Years 1750- 1770.
Patch marks illustrated: pl. 150, p. 168