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Pair of three-light candelabra (© Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery)
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© Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

Pair of three-light candelabra (© Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery)

Pair of three-light candelabra

Artist: Coalport Porcelain Factory (active circa 1794-1926)

Location: Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

Date: 1820 - 1824

Materials: gilded & enamelled porcelain

Dimensions: 38 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £500 (Total: £2,000)

Review number: 3285 (1987)

Description:
A pair of three-light candelabra, each candelabrum moulded with three sockets of tulip shape on foliate drip pan, supported on flamboyant body built from moulded sections of rococo cartouche form and a circular watch-stand shape, embellished with applied flowers, on rococo base with scrolled feet. Turqouise enamel and rich gilding, the applied flowers painted in pastel enamel colours.

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