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Porcelain Figure Mounted as a Two-Light Candelabra (One of a Pair) Candelabra

This is a candelabra. It was possibly by Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 18th or 19th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is porcelain, vitreous enamel, bronze, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Peter G. Sachs. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 31.9 x 28.7 x 17cm (12 9/16 x 11 5/16 x 6 11/16in.)

It has the following markings

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Porcelain Figure Mounted as a Two-Light Candelabra (One of a Pair) Candelabra; Possibly by Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; porcelain, vitreous enamel, bronze, gold; H x W x D: 31.9 x 28.7 x 17cm (12 9/16 x 11 5/16 x 6 11/16in.); Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs; 1978-168-76

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