Taper holder
Category
Ceramics
Date
1820
Materials
Ceramic, Gilt
Measurements
9.5 cm (W)
Place of origin
Worcester
Collection
Fenton House, London
NT 1448298.1
Summary
One of two small taper-sticks with shaped octagonal bases edged with gilt gadroons, one painted with flowers, the other with insects and shells in natural colours on a pale-green ground. Mark, Flight, Barr and Barr, Worcester and No.1 Coventry St, London in red (on the floral example).
Marks and inscriptions
Flight, Barr and Barr, Worcester and No.1 Coventry St, London in red (on the floral example)