A Pair of Cloisonne enamel Candlesticks Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

the domed base rising to the baluster-form shaft supporting a broad circular drip pan, continuing to a smaller pan surmounted by gilt prickets, enamelled overall with scrolling lotus and ruyi-head motifs reserved on a turquoise ground (2)

There are minor losses to the enamel overall and some typical burst air bubbles. The cloisons are intact and some of the gilding has rubbed off. There is a 1/2 inch superficial crack to the underside of a base. Otherwise the condition is very good overall.
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