Candlestick
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
1765
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Place of origin
Chelsea
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Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446185
Summary
Pair of Chelsea fable candlesticks, i) Tiger and Fox, the former tries to pull an arrow from his flank; ii) Leopard and the Fox; both supported by flowering may trees, on gilt rocaille bases. Foliate candle nozzles and drip pans supported on flowering may trees, the groups set on elaborate scroll bases picked out in gilding. Maker's mark - gold anchor mark. 1765 (circa).
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker