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Pair of three-light candelabra

Coalport Porcelain Factory, 1820–1824

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Shrewsbury

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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Title of artwork, date

Pair of three-light candelabra, 1820–1824

Date supported

1987

Medium and material

Gilded & enamelled porcelain

Dimensions

38 cm

Grant

500

Total cost

2000

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