20th century, 22 karat gold decoration, flared dolphin base, factory stamp to the underside of one stick.

10 5/8 in.

Royal Crown Derby china is decorated in blues, reds, gold in floral and geometric designs as were the Imari patterns first produced during the Edo period (from 1603 to 1868) on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

Wear to inset for candle; tiny fleck to head of one dolphin.