A fine and superb pair of Minton porcelain figural candlesticks c.1835. Each figure is set on a circular base with moulded scrolls and ornate, neatly gilded decoration on the white ground and further decorated with applied flowers and leaves in bright enamels. Both figures are very finely modelled and superbly decorated in enamels in incredibly detailed patterns to the clothing with lots of bright gilding to embellish. The girl is modelled as a flower seller with her apron full of individually modelled flowers and leaves and holding a small posy in her left hand. Her male companion has a basket of flowers and fruit under his arm and holding out a pear in his left. The candlesticks of rococo form, very similar to Coalport in style, rise behind the figures, again encrusted with flowers and gilded detail against the white ground including moulded and decorated ears of wheat.
References: Minton Pottery & Porcelain Of The First Period 1793-1850 by Godden, page 104, the figures fully described and attributed to design number 192, date c.1835-36 and illustrated in plate 146.
Condition: Very good. Male companion has had the sconce of the candlestick re-attached as well his left hand & there are a couple of hairline cracks to the base. The female companion does not have any structural damage or restoration.
All of the flowers on both figures appear to be intact and original. Some minor chips as would be expected on a fragile pair of figures of this age.
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Antique Number: SA1099603
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 22cm (8.7inches)
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