Pair of antique Meissen parcel-gilt porcelain candelabra

The delicately crafted Meissen candelabra are wrought entirely of porcelain, and feature fine gilt details. Each two-light candelabrum is set on a circular base with gilt banding and beading above a white ground. Situated in front of the central stems, which are styled as a green-glazed acanthus trunks, are individuals standing seminude. Each figure is drawn from classical mythology: one figure, holding aloft a chalice, portrays Ganymede, while the other represents Hebe. Perched onto the back of each figure is a majestic gilt eagle with outstretched wings. The acanthus trunks extend upwards and divide into two outcurled branches, festooned with intricate vines of foliage and grapes, terminating at each end with a candleholder and drip pan.

The upper section—from the head of the acanthus-trunk form stem—can be detached, allowing each candelabrum to function as a single candle holder.

The underside of each candelabrum is marked with the blue crossed swords of German porcelain manufacturer, Meissen.