Lot Essay
Cf. Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin, The Dictionary of Minton (London, 1990) p. 48, pl. 7 for the Minton candlestick figures.
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MID 19TH CENTURY
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A Royal Worcester parian figural candle-snuffer and two Minton candlestick figures
MID 19TH CENTURY
The first modelled as a sleeping head, wearing a turquoise night-cap and wrapped in a striped blue and yellow blanket, with a loop handle moulded as a gilt bow; the second modelled as a man dressed in regal ermine, a tricorn hat, blue jacket, striped green waistcoat and striped breeches, he has one hand on his hip and another holding his hat; the third modelled as a lady in colourful 18th Century-style dress with bows in her hair and her hands on her hips (damages)
The first 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, the other two 4 in. (10 cm.) max. (3)
MID 19TH CENTURY
The first modelled as a sleeping head, wearing a turquoise night-cap and wrapped in a striped blue and yellow blanket, with a loop handle moulded as a gilt bow; the second modelled as a man dressed in regal ermine, a tricorn hat, blue jacket, striped green waistcoat and striped breeches, he has one hand on his hip and another holding his hat; the third modelled as a lady in colourful 18th Century-style dress with bows in her hair and her hands on her hips (damages)
The first 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, the other two 4 in. (10 cm.) max. (3)
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