Lot 100 , A pair of Minton candlestick figures, c.1835-36, 22cm, minor faults

A pair of Minton candlestick figures, c.1835-36, modelled as male and female flower sellers, with floral encrusted stems and bases, 22cm, minor faults
Estimate £250-350

See Geoffrey A. Godden, Minton 1793-1850, figure 146 for an illustration of an identical pair of figures.

Ex Geoffrey Godden Collection.

Both candlesticks have typical small losses to the encrusted flowers and leaves and fine crazing to the glaze. The male flower seller candlestick has two chip losses to the tips of foliage at the top of the stem, and the nozzle has possibly been re-stuck. He has a re-glued right hand and three hairline cracks are visible on the underside of the base around the central aperture.
The female flower seller candlestick has five hairline cracks to the underside of the base around the circular aperture.

Otherwise in reasonable condition with no re-painting.


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Sold for £380