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Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760
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Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

18th century
Description

A rare 18th-century Derby porcelain “Fable Candlestick” from around 1760, modelled with two finches among a richly flowered bocage and a small dog below, set on a rococo scroll base enriched with gilt and green detail. The piece belongs to the Pale Family period of Derby production (1756–1769), recognised for its soft enamel tones and refined sculptural style.

A directly comparable example is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Candlestick, c.1765, Derby Porcelain Factory — see catalogue entry: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O332184/candlestick-candlestick-derby-porcelain-factory/

. Other examples of this model are preserved in the British Museum and the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.

Such early Derby works are admired for their expressive Rococo modelling, narrative charm, and importance in the evolution of English porcelain sculpture.

Measurements

Height: 22 cm (8.7?)

Width: 15 cm (5.9?)

Depth: 11 cm (4.3?)

Weight: 653 g

Condition

Minor chips to a few leaves and petals; otherwise excellent antique condition, with the original enamels and gilding beautifully preserved.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Professional packaging with careful handling.

Packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175967
Dealers Internal Reference
B1472
Description
A rare 18th-century Derby porcelain “Fable Candlestick” from around 1760, modelled with two finches among a richly flowered bocage and a small dog below, set on a rococo scroll base enriched with gilt and green detail.
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The piece belongs to the Pale Family period of Derby production (1756–1769), recognised for its soft enamel tones and refined sculptural style.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
fig 1. Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

A directly comparable example is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Candlestick, c.1765, Derby Porcelain Factory — see catalogue entry: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O332184/candlestick-candlestick-derby-porcelain-factory/

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
fig 2. Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

Other examples of this model are preserved in the British Museum and the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.

Such early Derby works are admired for their expressive Rococo modelling, narrative charm, and importance in the evolution of English porcelain sculpture.

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
fig 3. Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

Measurements

Height: 22 cm (8.7?)

Width: 15 cm (5.9?)

Depth: 11 cm (4.3?)

Weight: 653 g

Condition

Minor chips to a few leaves and petals; otherwise excellent antique condition, with the original enamels and gilding beautifully preserved.

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
fig 4. Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Professional packaging with careful handling.

Packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175967
Dealers Internal Ref
B1472
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.

Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches. View XIII
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An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-Referenced Antique, c.1760
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An 18th-century Georgian Derby porcelain candlestick decorated with encrusted bocage flowers, featuring a small dog at the base and birds perched among the branches.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Rococo
  • MaterialSoft-Paste Porcelain, Enamel
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsEncrusted bocage flowers, Spaniel figure, Perched birds, Rococo scroll base
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Georgian period candlestick is made from soft-paste porcelain with multicolour enamel and gilt details, shaped in the Georgian Rococo style. The piece measures 22 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, featuring encrusted bocage flowers, two perched birds among the branches, a small dog figurine resting at the base, and a scroll-shaped holder at the top with a zig-zag pattern along the rim. Minor chips appear on a few leaves and petals, while the original glazes and gilding remain intact across the sculpted surfaces. It stands on a rococo scroll base enriched with green and gold detailing. Today, the candlestick serves as a decorative accessory for display on a mantelpiece in an English country house interior, bringing sculptural character to a living room, study, or hallway table. Collectors of early British ceramics use such museum-referenced antiques to accent traditional mantel displays or enrich shelf arrangements with historic porcelain sculpture.

FAQs

Georgian Derby bocage porcelain refers to soft-paste ceramic wares produced by the Derby porcelain factory in England during the mid-to-late 18th century. These pieces are characterised by intricate, three-dimensional hand-moulded foliage, leaves, and floral blooms surrounding sculpted human or animal figures.

These candlesticks were typically made from soft-paste porcelain, a ceramic mixture of clay and powdered glass, fired at lower temperatures than Asian hard-paste porcelain. Decorative elements were hand-modelled and painted using metallic oxide enamels over a lead glaze.

Authentic 18th-century Derby porcelain often features three or four unglazed patch marks on the underside of the base where the item rested on clay pads during firing. Additionally, pieces display translucent soft-paste bodies, delicate hand-applied bocage elements, and period-appropriate Rococo scrollwork.

Designers frequently position ornate porcelain candlesticks as singular statement pieces on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a glass display cabinet. Placing them alongside understated contemporary decor creates a balanced visual contrast between historic texture and modern minimalism.

To preserve intricate bocage details, clean gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or compressed air to remove dust from crevices. Avoid immersing the piece in water or using liquid detergents, as moisture can compromise existing restorations or enter firing vents in the base.
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