A Rare Royal Worcester Porcelain Candle-snuffer - 'Jenny Lind' (Diffidence) in Green, 1892

Name: A Rare Royal Worcester Porcelain Candle-snuffer - 'Jenny Lind' (Diffidence) in Green, 1892
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA914042
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A rare Royal Worcester porcelain CANDLE-SNUFFER. The model is "Jenny Lind" (Diffidence, finished in green), stamped and dated 1892.

*** Jenny Lind (born Stockholm 1820 ~ died Malvern 1887) was a most famous 19th century soprano opera singer, often known as the "Swedish Nightingale". In 1852 she undertook a long tour of the United States; tickets for her performances were in such demand that they were sold by auction. She made a great deal of money and donated most of her profits to her favourite charities, principally the endowment of Free Schools in her native Sweden.

Condition: In good sound condition, some wear consistent with age, but no chips, cracks or restoration.

Date coded: 1892

NOTE: We have several other Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers in stock. See group image below. Please contact for further details.

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA914042

Dealers Internal Reference

139/PFK

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Description

A rare Royal Worcester porcelain CANDLE-SNUFFER. The model is "Jenny Lind" (Diffidence, finished in green), stamped and dated 1892.

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Jenny Lind (born Stockholm 1820 ~ died Malvern 1887) was a most famous 19th century soprano opera singer, often known as the "Swedish Nightingale".

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

In 1852 she undertook a long tour of the United States; tickets for her performances were in such demand that they were sold by auction. She made a great deal of money and donated most of her profits to her favourite charities, principally the endowment of Free Schools in her native Sweden.