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Figure Candlestick (Flute player and dog candlestick)
Derby Porcelain Works
1760-1770
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Derby; Derbyshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1970.1372.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1970.1372.001
Object Name
Figure Candlestick (Flute player and dog candlestick)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Derby; Derbyshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1760-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Three patch marks
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: The old number "2h13" is painted in red enamel (nail polish?)
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: The old number "2h13" is printed on a linen label
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Musical Instruments
- Senses
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Slip-cast
- Molded
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
9 (H) x 4.2 (W) x 4.1 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.9 (H) x 10.6 (W) x 10.5 (D)
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- 10Book: 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