The Tiger and the Fox
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
1765
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Measurements
304 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Chelsea
Order this imageCollection
Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446185.1
Summary
Chelsea fable candlestick, the Tiger and the Fox, supported by flowering may trees, on gilt rocaille bases. The Tiger tries to pull an arrow from his flank. Foliate candle nozzles and drip pans supported on flowering may trees, the group set on elaborate scroll base picked out in gilding. Maker's mark - gold anchor mark. 1765 (circa).
Marks and inscriptions
Maker's mark - gold anchor mark
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker