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John Bevington Figural Candlesticks, C. 1880
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John Bevington Figural Candlesticks, C. 1880

19th century
Sold 30 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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John Bevington A pair of porcelain figurines of a boy and girl, modelled as candlesticks, c.1880 (sconce missing) underglaze blue stamps

Boy :

26cm high

Width 11 cm

Depth 11cm

Weight 784 grams

Girl :

Height 26cm,

Width 11cm

Depth 11cm

Weight 765 grams

Condition:

Boy- small losses to leaves

Girl- part of the scone is chipped off

Otherwise excellent antique condition - no visible signs of cracks, breaks or restoration.

Please study the attached photographs carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Porcelain Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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Description
John Bevington A pair of porcelain figurines of a boy and girl, modelled as candlesticks, c.1880 (sconce missing) underglaze blue stamps

Boy :

26cm high

Width 11 cm

Depth 11cm

Weight 784 grams

Girl :

Height 26cm,

fig 1. Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases.
fig 1. John Bevington Figural Candlesticks, C. 1880

Width 11cm

Depth 11cm

Weight 765 grams

Condition:

Boy- small losses to leaves

Girl- part of the scone is chipped off

Otherwise excellent antique condition - no visible signs of cracks, breaks or restoration.

fig 2. Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases.
fig 2. John Bevington Figural Candlesticks, C. 1880

Please study the attached photographs carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Porcelain Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066223
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Archive I Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Bevington Figural Candlesticks, C. 1880

Archive II Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases. View II
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Archive IV Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases. View IV
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Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases.
John Bevington figural candlesticks, c. 1880
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Two Victorian porcelain figural candlesticks depicting a young man and woman adorned in traditional floral-patterned attire with gilt scroll bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilding
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHuman figures, Applied ceramic flowers, Gilt scrollwork bases, Hand-painted floral garments

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Figural porcelain candlesticks gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, particularly in the mid-to-late 19th century. British potteries, including factories associated with John Bevington, produced highly decorative ceramic pieces that combined utility with ornate sculptural designs inspired by earlier continental styles like Meissen.

These pieces are typically crafted from hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain, finished with hand-painted polychrome enamel details and gilded accents. Artisans used intricate slip-casting or hand-modelling techniques to create sculptural figures, often incorporating applied ceramic flowers and elaborate scrollwork bases.

Authentication relies on examining the paste, glaze crazing, hand-painted brushwork quality, and any makers marks on the underside. 19th-century pieces often exhibit minor hand-crafted variations, slight wear to the gilt highlights, and specific factory stamps or incised numbers characteristic of the period.

These decorative items serve as striking focal points on mantelpieces, sideboards, or open shelving. Pairing them with minimalist modern surroundings creates a deliberate contrast, drawing attention to the intricate hand-painted details and sculptural form without cluttering the space.

Antique porcelain requires gentle handling to prevent damage to delicate applied elements like flowers and fingers. Clean them infrequently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth; avoid water immersion, harsh chemical cleaners, or abrasive materials that can degrade the enamel and gilding.
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