Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Candlestick Pink Roses Gold Gilt

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This antique hand-painted porcelain candlestick features an elegant floral design with pink and magenta roses accented by lush green foliage, … Read more This antique hand-painted porcelain candlestick features an elegant floral design with pink and magenta roses accented by lush green foliage, set against a soft cream to pale green ground. The form is graceful and decorative, with a trumpet-like profile, flared scalloped base, and square top, reflecting late Victorian to early Edwardian design sensibilities. The candlestick is richly embellished with extensive gold gilt along the rims, edges, and borders, giving the piece a luminous, luxurious presence.

Raised gold moriage detailing surrounds the floral medallions and appears as a beaded or chain-like scrollwork, adding texture and depth to the surface. This technique was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is commonly associated with fine European porcelain from regions such as Germany (Bavaria or Dresden), Bohemia, and France, as well as high-quality Nippon-era Japanese exports produced before 1921. Crafted from fine porcelain and decorated entirely by hand, this candlestick exemplifies the ornate floral aesthetic and skilled craftsmanship prized in decorative ceramics of the period. See less