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Quality Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Hadley Candlesticks
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Quality Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Hadley Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
Description

Quality pair of antique Royal Worcester Hadley candlesticks, having a quality pair of candlesticks with figures modelled as children in traditional clothing hand painted in wonderful green, pink, red and yellow colours leaning against branches with two candle sconces at the top, on circular shaped bases.

Stamped to the base as shown, good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Candlesticks to the 1920s.

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SA1197903
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Quality pair of antique Royal Worcester Hadley candlesticks, having a quality pair of candlesticks with figures modelled as children in traditional clothing hand painted in wonderful green, pink, red and yellow colours leaning against branches with two candle sconces at the top, on circular shaped bases.

Stamped to the base as shown, good condition.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Candlesticks to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197903
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A pair of antique porcelain double-sconce candlesticks depicting sculpted figures of a boy and girl leaning against tree branch supports.
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Archive I A pair of antique porcelain double-sconce candlesticks depicting sculpted figures of a boy and girl leaning against tree branch supports.

Quality Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Hadley Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of antique porcelain double-sconce candlesticks depicting sculpted figures of a boy and girl leaning against tree branch supports. View II
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A pair of antique porcelain double-sconce candlesticks depicting sculpted figures of a boy and girl leaning against tree branch supports.
Quality pair of antique Royal Worcester Hadley candlesticks
Ref: SA1197903
A pair of antique porcelain double-sconce candlesticks depicting sculpted figures of a boy and girl leaning against tree branch supports.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilding
  • ColourMuted Green, Soft Pink, Beige
  • MotifsFigural sculptures, Tree branch sconces, Gilded nozzles, Pastoral attire
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian Royal Worcester Hadley candlesticks dates from 1920. Each porcelain candlestick stands 22.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, forming a matching set shaped as figural sculptures of a boy and a girl. The figures wear traditional pastoral attire hand-painted in soft pink, muted green, red, and yellow, leaning against textured tree branch supports. Each branch splits into two candle sconces finished with gilded nozzles at the top, resting upon circular moulded bases. The surfaces show delicate polychrome glazes with touches of gilding over the detailed figural clothing and foliage. These decorative candlesticks suit placement on a mantelpiece in an English Country House interior to display tapered candles during evening gatherings.

Royal Worcester pieces designed by James Hadley during the late nineteenth century are characterised by naturalistic modelling, pastoral figures, and rustic natural elements such as tree branches. These designs frequently feature soft matte blush ivory grounds combined with subtle polychrome painted highlights.

These items were manufactured using fine soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain, slip-cast in detailed moulds, and finished with delicate hand-painted enamel glazes. Gilded accents were often applied to the candle nozzles and rims before final firing.

Authentic items feature printed or impressed factory marks on the underside, often accompanied by date codes consisting of dots, letters, or numbers. Modellers such as James Hadley frequently had their signatures or initials impressed directly into the porcelain base.

Place the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or console table to create a focal point. Contrast the organic sculpted forms against minimalist contemporary backdrops or framed modern artwork to balance the traditional aesthetic.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre brush or feather duster. Avoid submerging porcelain pieces in water or using abrasive chemical detergents, as moisture can penetrate hairline fractures and damage gilding or cold-painted embellishments.
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