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Candlestick: C.3025B-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain candlestick, decorated with a dragon in relief.

Soft-paste porcelain, in the form of a column, decorated with wavy grease-pan and dragon in relief coiled round it, resting on three high feet, each in the form of a ,pmster's mask and paw. Copied form a Chinese model. Turned brass sockets have been fitted at the top.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in Cambridge, 1920

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Stratford-le-Bow ⪼ Essex ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa 1750 - 1752

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain candlestick, decorated with a dragon in relief

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.3025B-1928
Primary reference Number: 74336
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 3798, vol. 19
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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