The Cock, the Dog and the Fox
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1765
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Measurements
203 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Chelsea
Collection
Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446189.1
Summary
This item was stolen at some point in February 1968. If you have any information concerning this item please contact the National Trust at Upton House on 01295 671111 or the Operational Risk Department of the National Trust on 01793 817596. You can provide your information anonymously. You can also email us at Security.office@nationaltrust.org.uk. Thank you for your help. One of a pair of Chelsea fable candlesticks, Cock, Dog and Fox, with a flower shaped nozzle supported on a flowering tree, a handle at the back, a dog attacking a fox while a cock looks on, on scroll base. Maker's mark - gold anchor mark. 1765 (circa).
Marks and inscriptions
Maker's mark - gold anchor
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker