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Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century
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Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century

18th century
Description

Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures,

Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745.

Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour set, 25cm overall height

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra to the 18th Century.

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SA1069145
Dealers Internal Reference
5045
Description
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures,

Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745.

Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour set, 25cm overall height

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra to the 18th Century.

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SA1069145
Dealers Internal Ref
5045
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A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops.

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century

Archive II A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops. View III
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Archive VI A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops. View VI
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A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops.
Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century
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A pair of 18th-century Rococo gilt bronze candelabra featuring seated Meissen porcelain musician figures against floral trellis backdrops.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Porcelain, Enamel
  • ColourGold and Multicolour
  • MotifsPorcelain bocage flowers, Lattice trellis, Rocaille scroll base, Seated musician figures
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of eighteenth-century French Chateau candelabra comprises Meissen porcelain musician figures seated within gilt bronze ormolu arbour sets. Each piece displays multicoloured floral porcelain bocage decorations, a lattice trellis backdrop, and a rocaille scroll base supporting two candle holders on scrolled arms. The porcelain glaze features blue, pink, green, and white tones, while the ormolu finish presents a polished gold appearance. The figures depict musicians, one holding bagpipes in a pink hat and green trousers, and the other holding a stringed instrument beneath a green hat. Both figural bases show crossed swords marks at the rear. Measuring 25 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, these candelabra sit suitably on a mantelpiece in a traditional living space or dining room. The metal components exhibit patination and slight surface wear appropriate to their age, while the porcelain elements display fine polychrome enamel details across the figures and floral applications.

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These decorative objects combine hard-paste porcelain figures produced by European manufactories, such as Meissen, with French gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. Popularised during the Rococo period, they feature asymmetrical scrollwork, floral bocage trellises, and integrated candle nozzles designed to enhance light reflection.

The primary materials include hand-painted hard-paste porcelain for the figures and floral blooms, and mercury-gilded cast bronze (ormolu) for the structural trellis, arms, nozzles, and rocaille bases.

Authentic examples display hand-modelled porcelain details, delicate enamel painting, and underglaze blue crossed swords markings on the porcelain base where accessible. The ormolu mounts should exhibit hand-chased surface details and authentic signs of mercury gilding, including soft oxidation in recessed areas.

Position them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard to create a focal point. Their intricate detailing contrasts effectively against clean, contemporary backdrop walls or dark classical paint schemes.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft goat-hair brush to reach delicate porcelain petals and wirework. Avoid liquids and abrasive cleaners on the gilt bronze to prevent damaging the original fire-gilding.
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