Pair of Candlesticks

Probably Ireland

About 1825

  • Titles Pair of Candlesticks (Descriptive)
  • Artist England
  • Medium cut glass
  • Dimensions .1) 8 3/4 × 5 in. Diam. (22.2 × 12.7 cm) .2) 8 7/8 × 5 in. Diam. (22.5 × 12.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Catherine H. Collins Collection, AFI.463.1998.1-.2
  • Work Type candlesticks
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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Half figure seated right, the head front.
Tall coffeepot of white porcelain heavily decorated with gilding, on both sides in large reserves finely painted harbor scenes and similar painting around the highly domed cover, the cover with gilt ball finial and S-scroll handle.
Bust in profile left, head turned front, in uniform with sash and medals, and drapery.
Obverse: Seated Harpocrates with finger to lips, with cornucopia in right hand and dog and owl at feet. Reverse with inscription.