Lot 124 , Two matching early Derby candlestick groups, c.1756-9 h. 22cm and 23.5cm, restorations

Two matching early Derby candlestick groups, c.1756-9 each modelled with squirrels in a tree with dogs seated below, on rococo scrollwork bases, patch marks, h. 22cm and 23.5cm, restorations
Estimate £150-250


Provenance:
The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770)

As well as being an avid collector of early Derby porcelain, Dr. Dennis G. Rice was an academic and wrote one of the key reference works on the subject - 'Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770' published in 1983. A number of the pieces illustrated in the book will be offered for sale.

ex Mercury Antiques, Sept. 2002 for £1,020.

The shorter candlestick has restoration to one dog's front left leg, one squirrel's tail and large firing cracks to the underside of the base.
The taller candlestick has repairs to two breaks on the tree trunk which has resulted in reapirs to most of the adjoining branches and the two flowers on the stem.
Both have typical losses to the encrusted flower and leaves and the sconces and drip pans are heavily restored.


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Sold for £500