ENGLISH BATTERSEA / BILSTON ENAMEL PUSH-UP CANDLESTICK, baluster form with a scalloped base and light swirling pattern to top of foot, white ground with overall scattered polychrome hand-painted floral sprig decorations, brass ribbing to edge of foot, and brass beaded to medial, underside fitted with metal push-up button mechanism, lacking bobeches. Second half 18th century. 10 5/8" H, 5 3/8" D foot.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Good overall condition with expected wear, scattered crazing and some losses to enamel on candle socket and lower knop.