Lot 112 , A pair of early Derby sheep candlesticks, c.1758, H. 21cm

A pair of early Derby 'sheep' candlesticks, c.1758, each modelled with two sheep below a flower encrusted tree, patch marks, H. 21cm
Estimate £200-300

Provenance - The Dennis G. Rice collection of early Derby porcelain (1750-1770).
ex Klaber & Klaber.

The first candlestick has a broken and re-glued nozzle, restoration to the drip pan, the top left branch and flowers and an overglazed firing crack to the base.
The second candlestick has a crack to the nozzle, restoration to the drip pan, most of the branches of the bocage its flowers.


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Sold for £400