Skip to main content
Go to accessibility options

Peak season notice: Shipping for this category may take 21–28 business days after cleared payment. Thanks for your patience.

Description

A Pair of Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Porcelain Figural Candlesticks with Four-Light Candelabrum, 1855-1863
Marks: (crossed swords in blue underglaze), (various)
19 x 10 x 10 inches (48.3 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) (each)



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

Condition Report*: A pair of candelabra, the first example with restoration to joint area between each bobeche and arms, scattered chips to flowers on candelabra's arms, and losses to young boy's bouquet; the second candelabra also with restoration to joint area between each bobeche and arms, one bobeche with additional restoration to leaves, scattered chips to flowers at arms, one chip to base, and otherwise presents well.
*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
December
3rd Wednesday 9:50 am CT
Auction Dates
December
3rd Wednesday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
8 Days 19h 34m 13s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 0
Lot Tracking Activity: 5
Page Views: 108

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% of the successful bid (minimum $49) per lot.

This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 63001-63109) - 10:00 AM Central Time, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
[Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session.]

Show All Session Information

Show Auction Type Info

Exhibition Viewing Times, Title Page, Floor Session and License Information

Additional Location Info:
Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Sales Tax information

Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More

Terms and Conditions  |  Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments |  Glossary of Terms

** Lots bearing estimates and without Consignor Reserve shall open at Heritage Auctions' discretion (usually 25% to 60% of the low estimate).

Starting Bid:
$1,000
Track Item