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Candelabrum

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This candelabrum, or wall sconce, was designed and made by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, from about 1835. The candelabrum were sold with a variety of decorative finishes, here emulating Sèvres French porcelain with ornate gilding. Throughout the nineteenth century Minton and Sèvres enjoyed a great exchange of styles and ideas, with many designers and painters moving from France to England. The French style in the rococo style remained fashionable in England into the 1870s when candelabra of this type continued to be made.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bone china, gilded
Brief description
Candelabrum of bone china, Minton & Co., Stoke-on-Trent, 19th century
Physical description
Candelabrum of bone china, for three lights, in white and gold.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44.4cm
  • Width: 27.9cm
Object history
One of a pair 4362A-1853.
Summary
This candelabrum, or wall sconce, was designed and made by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, from about 1835. The candelabrum were sold with a variety of decorative finishes, here emulating Sèvres French porcelain with ornate gilding. Throughout the nineteenth century Minton and Sèvres enjoyed a great exchange of styles and ideas, with many designers and painters moving from France to England. The French style in the rococo style remained fashionable in England into the 1870s when candelabra of this type continued to be made.
Collection
Accession number
4362-1853

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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