Late 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Rococo Revival Handpainted Single Candleholder

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antique German porcelain column candlestick, beautifully handcrafted by the renowned Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Carl Thieme (often simply called Carl Thieme Dresden) … Read more antique German porcelain column candlestick, beautifully handcrafted by the renowned Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Carl Thieme (often simply called Carl Thieme Dresden) in Potschappel, Germany. This specific column style with its distinctive pierced work dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

It showcases a traditional Dresden Rococo Revival aesthetic characterized by soft pastel floral sprays and elegant scrollwork.Reticulated Lattice Design: The base and the bobeche (the drip pan right below the candle socket) feature exquisite reticulated pierced lattice detailing, where sections of the wet clay were carefully cut away by hand before firing.Hand-Painted Florals: The column and base are decorated with vibrant, hand-painted botanical sprays (known as Deutsche Blumen or German flowers) featuring tulips, forget-me-nots, and roses, all bordered by fine 24k gold gilt scroll accents See less