Candelabra
Meissen Porcelain Factory
Category
Ceramics
Date
circa 1770
Materials
Porcelain
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Croome Park, Worcestershire
NT 171403
Summary
A Meissen and Meissen (Marcolini) two-light candelabrum, on a circular foot painted with bouquets of flowers, the partly fluted stem moulded with stiff leaves and supporting sytlised scroll branches with foliage drip pan and nozzle, the centre with fruit finial; blue crossed swords, dot and star marks, circa 1770.
Provenance
Manufactured by the Meissen Porcelain Factory circa 1770. Loaned to The National Trust by The Croome Heritage Trust in December 2007.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Blue crossed swords, dot and star marks
Makers and roles
Meissen Porcelain Factory, porcelain manufacturer