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Figure Candlestick (Boy or man 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
1970.1374.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1970.1374.001
Object Name
Figure Candlestick (Boy or man 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
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Slip-cast
- Molded
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
6.6 (H) x 4.8 (W) x 3.3 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.7 (H) x 12.1 (W) x 8.3 (D)
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. 62Book: Rice, Dennis G. 1983 Derby Porcelain: The Golden Years 1750- 1770.
• Patch marks illustrated: pl. 150, p. 168