Staffordshire Pearlware Pair of Large Candlestick Figure Groups, 1790-1810
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Staffordshire Pearlware Pair of Large Candlestick Figure Groups, 1790-1810
About the Item
- Attributed to:Ralph Wood Pottery (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1785-1790
- Condition:Condition minor issues typical of such figures: Birdseller- edge of the sconce, girl's right arm off/on & swan neck Flute player-Edge of sconce, dog head off/on, tip of leaves, goat's horns & sheep's ear.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: vm983301stDibs: LU861017080851
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