1959.1885.001 Porcelain candlestick figure
  • 1959.1885.001 Porcelain candlestick figure
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Figure candlestick (Candlestick with man)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    Derby Porcelain Works (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1755-1770

  • Materials:

    Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Slip-cast, Molded, Gilded, Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1959.1885.001


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Object Number

1959.1885.001

Object Name

Figure candlestick (Candlestick with man)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Derby Porcelain Works (Possible maker)
c.1750-1848

Place of Origin

Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1755-1770

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Underside; The old HF du Pont number "2h21" is printed on a linen label
2. Inscription; Underside; The old HF du Pont number "2h21" is painted in red enamel (nail polish?)
3. Label; Underside; Rectangular label with "#9148/2" in black ink

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

Techniques

Slip-cast, Molded, Gilded, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

10.4 (H) , 6.6 (W) , 5.1 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.4 (H) , 16.8 (W) , 12.9 (D)

Object Description

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