Three branched candelabrum of china with a pair of figures at the base; decorated by the use of flowers; made of china and painted with gold; two figures dressed in fine 18th century outfits admire a bird house accompanied by a small basket of flowers to the girl's right. Flowers that were draped over girl in MP.94.221 A-B, are now in hand; on top of bird house is a nest with two birds in it, and now girl's hat is off as well as boy's shoes and socks.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Signed on bottom with "H-like" mark crossed at an upward angle.
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.223 A-B
MP.94.223a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
11-3/4 in
Width
8-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (29.8 x 21.6 cm)
Material
Porcelain, Gilt
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Base to the top of the mantle was glued on and the center and the right mantle are both missing points that surround the base; two missing from center and three missing from right one.
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.94.221 a-b - Candelabrum - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Value: Three bobeche candelabra black appraisal book.
Note Type
General Note
Note
One of pair
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom