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A Two Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks,c.1850
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A Two Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks,c.1850

19th century
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? couple of Minton styled candlesticks, turquoise blue glaze with gilt trim, c.1850 Candlesticks modeled as cherubs supporting a candle cup in the form of vase, with hunting horns in their hands, overall turquoise glaze, picked out with gilt highlights throughout, mounted on a fluted column base with decoration derived from Greek and Roman architecture.

The representation of the cherubs is clearly inspired by the drawings of François Boucher. Cherubs with vase at their feet (left) and a tambourine (right), both holding a hunting horns that leads up to a candle holder; on a gilt decorated porcelain cobalt blue base.

On the base there is marking used at the Sevres, but I'm guessing that's not correct. I'm close to saying it's Minton's work.

Candlesticks have the distinctive dark Minton and Sevres blue color. An improved version of the original ‘bleu lapis’ ground color was introduced at Sèvres: the ‘bleu nouveau’. The resulting deep royal blue was perfectly suitable to decorate the new pieces in neoclassical style in vogue during the 1850s. Excellent condition. No damage or repair. Minor loss of gilding consistent with age.

This artwork will take its rightful place in your collection

?andlestick with vase on base:

Height 26.8 cm

Base diameter 8.8 cm

Weight 411 grams

Candlestick with tambourine at base

Height 26.5 cm

Base diameter 8.8 cm

Weight 457 grams

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped 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

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks to the 1850s.

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Description
? couple of Minton styled candlesticks, turquoise blue glaze with gilt trim, c.1850 Candlesticks modeled as cherubs supporting a candle cup in the form of vase, with hunting horns in their hands, overall turquoise glaze, picked out with gilt highlights throughout, mounted on a fluted column base with decoration derived from Greek and Roman architecture.

The representation of the cherubs is clearly inspired by the drawings of François Boucher.

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Cherubs with vase at their feet (left) and a tambourine (right), both holding a hunting horns that leads up to a candle holder; on a gilt decorated porcelain cobalt blue base.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A pair of turquoise blue glazed porcelain candlesticks shaped as cherubs supporting urn sockets on fluted bases with gold trim.
fig 1. A Two Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks,c.1850

On the base there is marking used at the Sevres, but I'm guessing that's not correct. I'm close to saying it's Minton's work.

Candlesticks have the distinctive dark Minton and Sevres blue color. An improved version of the original ‘bleu lapis’ ground color was introduced at Sèvres: the ‘bleu nouveau’. The resulting deep royal blue was perfectly suitable to decorate the new pieces in neoclassical style in vogue during the 1850s. Excellent condition. No damage or repair. Minor loss of gilding consistent with age.

fig 2. A pair of turquoise blue glazed porcelain candlesticks shaped as cherubs supporting urn sockets on fluted bases with gold trim.
fig 2. A Two Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks,c.1850

This artwork will take its rightful place in your collection

?andlestick with vase on base:

Height 26.8 cm

Base diameter 8.8 cm

Weight 411 grams

Candlestick with tambourine at base

Height 26.5 cm

Base diameter 8.8 cm

fig 3. A pair of turquoise blue glazed porcelain candlesticks shaped as cherubs supporting urn sockets on fluted bases with gold trim.
fig 3. A Two Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks,c.1850

Weight 457 grams

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped 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 Minton Style Cherub Candlesticks to the 1850s.

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A pair of turquoise blue glazed porcelain candlesticks shaped as cherubs supporting urn sockets on fluted bases with gold trim.
A two Minton style Cherub candlesticks,c.1850
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During the nineteenth century, British manufacturers such as Minton produced decorative glazed ceramics heavily influenced by eighteenth-century French Rococo and Sevres designs. Figurative candlesticks featuring putti or cherubs holding cornucopias became popular mantelpiece accents in mid-Victorian homes.

These pieces were crafted from press-moulded porcelain or fine earthenware, finished with vibrant lead or tin glazes. Distinctive shades such as turquoise, cobalt, and celeste blue were accentuated with hand-applied gold leaf or liquid gilding.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often feature impressed manufacturer marks, pattern numbers, or year ciphers on the underside of the base. Crispness in the figurative moulding, subtle wear to the edge gilding, and specific glaze pooling around detailed areas also indicate period production.

Display them as a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or entryway console table. Their bold turquoise hue adds a focal point of colour against neutral walls or dark wood surfaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to clean intricate carved areas. Avoid submerging in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can compromise gilded detailing and fine crazing in the glaze.
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