There are several areas under the wide rim that the glaze did not completely cover during the firing. A VERY RARE German 18th century porcelain figural candlestick of a draped putti standing on a moulded base. The candle holder and the base have rococo moulding and are decorated in puce. The underbase is marked in underglaze blue. Mark is J.W. Hammann, Wallendorf Germany.
Condition is excellent without repairs.
Chinese Yongzheng period famille rose vase. The Samson painters have captured the spontaneity of the Chinese decoration very well and the thickly applied enamels are typical of that period. No cracks or chips or restored parts. The gilding is rubbed on the rim and the lion mask handles. China, circa 1810.