Limoges A. Lanternier Porcelain Candlestick France Hand Painted Iris

Fine Limoges porcelain table candlestick, produced by the famous Alfred Lanternier manufactory.

Object History: The A. Lanternier firm, established in Limoges, France, is recognized for the excellence of its hard-paste porcelain and refined decorations. This piece bears the brand's distinctive stamp with the anchor and initials, historically used from the late 19th to the early 20th century, standing out for its technical quality and floral aesthetics.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1920s (late Belle Époque style).
- Technique: Molded porcelain with hand-painted floral decoration and gold trim.
- Dimensions: Height of 14.4 cm (5.67 inches).
- Weight: 170 g (0.37 lb).
- Material: High purity Limoges porcelain.
- Condition: The candlestick is in excellent structural condition. A complementary tray is included which has chips (defects), which should be considered by the collector. The polychromy and gilding maintain their visual integrity.

Value and Application: High-value piece for collectors of French porcelain and Lanternier specialists. Ideal for classical interior decoration or as an object of study for early century European decorative arts.