Buffalo, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 4.12ʺW × 4.12ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Styled After
- Majolica
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Goldenrod
- Condition Notes
- Chip on bottom edge of base Few chips on underside Few fleabites to tips of toes on storks Chip on bottom edge of base Few chips on underside Few fleabites to tips of toes on storks less
- Description
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Antique Portuguese Manuel Mafra Majolica Candlestick - Storks With Ochre Leaves & Green Base - 1880s
Stunning piece from M. … more Antique Portuguese Manuel Mafra Majolica Candlestick - Storks With Ochre Leaves & Green Base - 1880s
Stunning piece from M. Mafra, Caldas, Portugal
Three cranes on green triangular base, against a tree trunk with ochre yellow leaves surrounding the candle cup.
Originally working as a waiter, Mafra moved to the town of Caldas da Rainha to work at the famed factory of Maria dos Cacos, which he soon took over. At Caldas, Mafra pioneered a style of Palissy ware that was quickly adopted by other Portuguese manufacturers.
9" tall x 4 1/8" diameter less
Buffalo, NY
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