Pair of Victorian English porcelain figural candlesticks, Sutherland & Sons style, Neoclassical ladies with dolphin, antique Staffordshire
£800.00
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A beautiful pair of late 19th-century porcelain figural candlesticks, possibly produced by Sutherland & Sons of Staffordshire, and designed in the elegant Neoclassical style.
Each candlestick is formed as a seated classical female figure on a stepped circular base highlighted with gilding. One figure embraces a stylised dolphin with gilded scales, while the other supports an urn-shaped candle holder. The flowing drapery, graceful poses and mythological inspiration create a refined and timeless decorative effect.
One candlestick bears an impressed "S&S" mark and model number 159, possibly linking the pair to Sutherland & Sons, a Longton manufacturer known for decorative Victorian porcelain. Although a definitive attribution cannot be made with complete certainty, the quality, style and marking are entirely consistent with late Victorian Staffordshire production.
The combination of white porcelain, delicate gilding and classical subject matter makes these candlesticks highly versatile decorative pieces. They work beautifully on a mantelpiece, sideboard, console table or within a collection of Victorian decorative arts.
The threaded fitting inside one sconce suggests a historic conversion for lamp use, a feature occasionally found on decorative porcelain figures of this period.
Measurements
Height: 25 cm and 24 cm
Base diameter: 12 cm
Combined weight: 1609 g
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Right candlestick: mark to the top of the sconce. Left candlestick: wear to gilding and a small firing imperfection beside the crown of the head. Minor age-related wear and surface marks consistent with age. No visible cracks or repairs.
Fully tracked and insured delivery. Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage. Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Pair of Victorian English porcelain figural candlesticks, Sutherland & Sons style, Neoclassical ladies with dolphin, antique Staffordshire
£800.00
Each candlestick is formed as a seated classical female figure on a stepped circular base highlighted with gilding. One figure embraces a stylised dolphin with gilded scales, while the other supports an urn-shaped candle holder. The flowing drapery, graceful poses and mythological inspiration create a refined and timeless decorative effect.
One candlestick bears an impressed "S&S" mark and model number 159, possibly linking the pair to Sutherland & Sons, a Longton manufacturer known for decorative Victorian porcelain. Although a definitive attribution cannot be made with complete certainty, the quality, style and marking are entirely consistent with late Victorian Staffordshire production.
The combination of white porcelain, delicate gilding and classical subject matter makes these candlesticks highly versatile decorative pieces. They work beautifully on a mantelpiece, sideboard, console table or within a collection of Victorian decorative arts.
The threaded fitting inside one sconce suggests a historic conversion for lamp use, a feature occasionally found on decorative porcelain figures of this period.
Measurements
Height: 25 cm and 24 cm
Base diameter: 12 cm
Combined weight: 1609 g
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Right candlestick: mark to the top of the sconce. Left candlestick: wear to gilding and a small firing imperfection beside the crown of the head. Minor age-related wear and surface marks consistent with age. No visible cracks or repairs.
Fully tracked and insured delivery. Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage. Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.