CANDLESTICK, Meissen
H1997.42.1-2
Ornate porcelain candlestick (candelabra) with female figurine as its main feature (peasant style). It is also decorated with porcelain pink flowers and leaves; gold swirls and edging. The figure carries a basket in one hand, the other hand on her hip. She is wearing a maroon dress, blue apron, yellow scarf, pink hat and no shoes. The upper section of the candlestick slots into the main part and has four candle bowls; one being central.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1997.42.1-2 |
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| Accession Date: | 10 Feb 1997 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1973 |
| Credit: | Miss E Elgee |
Material
| Porcelain/Ceramic |
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| Metal |
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Measurement
| height | 400mm |
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| height | 200mm |
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| height | 560mm |
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| depth | 29.5cm |
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