Meissen Figural Candelabra Pair, 19th Century
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A pair of Meissen four-light figural candelabra, late 19th century, each with a shaped circular base, one with a male and one female vine leaf draped figure, holding a child on their lap and the scrolled shaft issuing four flower crusted candle branches terminating in foliate nozzles, decorated in underglaze blue and gilt in the blue onion pattern, blue crossed swords mark and various pressnummer to base. Height 48 cm
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Onion Pattern - The onion pattern is a popular design motif used in the decoration of porcelain, especially in European and Chinese porcelain. It typically consists of a central motif, such as a flower or bird, surrounded by concentric circles of leaves, flowers, and other decorative elements. The onion pattern originated in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and was later adapted by European porcelain makers in the 18th century, by companies such as Meissen, Royal Copenhagen and Hutschenreuther, and in England by manufacturers such as Royal Wedgwood, Crown Derby and Spode. The name "onion pattern" is thought to have originated from the shape of the central motif, which resembles an onion or a pomegranate. The pattern is often executed in underglaze blue, but it can also be found in other colours such as red, green, and gold.
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