CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

Creator(s): Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

The base of the candlestick is pyramidal with three curling feet. On each of the three corners sits a putto holding a basket. The flowers and other decoration are colored blue on white with touches of gold. The putto are flesh colored. From the base rises a tall triangular section. On the top of this sits a section with a single candle stick in the center surrounded by six-branch candleholders.

Object name:

CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

Meissen, Germany

Date made:

Late 19th c.

Size:

66 cm (26 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

26.176.3-4

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK underneath in underglaze blue: crossed swords; impressed: 42/200

Credit line:

Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1975