European Ceramics and Glass - 4th June 2008

Lot 515

A good pair of Derby candlesticks

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A good pair of Derby candlesticks, modelled as Cupids holding bowls in their left hands, the right supporting the candle holders on their heads, garlanded with applied flowers and raised on rococo bases, c.1755-60, minor damages, 19.2cm. (2) Cf. F. Brayshaw Gilhespy, Derby Porcelain, pl.22 for similar examples.