拍品 21
  • 21

A CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PORCELAIN CHAMBER CANDLESTICK |

估價
700 - 900 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • 6.2cm. high; 2 3/8 in.
  • circa 1800
painted with a topographical view, titled 'Brigs of Ayr', painted script mark

來源

Probably Mary, Marchioness of Downshire, Baroness Sandys (1764-1836)

Condition

In good appearance. Small rim chip towards the front of the drip pan. Light rubbing to the gilding.
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拍品資料及來源

LITERATURE
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventorycirca 1825-36, p.21; [candelabra] 'Marchioness's Bed Chamber / A Worcester China Taper Stand painted in Landscape and gilt';
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.114; 'State Sitting Room (also called Chinese Chippendale Room) / Worcester china taper stand'