probably French, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: pair of Chinoiserie figures with cabbage leaf hats mounted as candlesticks, with scrolling foliate arms and small porcelain flowers, marked on top of bases with 'X' type mark, 10-1/2 x 8 x 5-3/4 in.; porcelain inkwell, marked on back with 'B/F/2' and a fleur de lis, hand painted enamel decoration of dancing couples, 5 x 9-5/8 x 5-3/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina

anomalies, surface dust/accretion, some loss to gilt and enamel; candlesticks with wax residue, small chips and losses to flowers, one flower detached but retained; inkwell with crazing, notable accretion and loss to gilt