A pair of Fitz & Floyd Florentine Fruit candle holders, with sculpted apples and blackberries climbing cobalt-blue scrollwork. Rich color and gilded detail make them a centerpiece even before the candles are lit.
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Maker: Fitz & Floyd
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Pattern: Florentine Fruit
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Quantity: Set of 2
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Materials: Hand-painted earthenware with gold accents
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Dimensions: 5.75″ tall each
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Origin: China
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Era: Late 1990s
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Condition: Very Good. One holder has a small rim chip that has been painted over with green paint, which is more visible in flash photography than in person. The other holder shows no flaws. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Each holder is molded in relief with glossy red-blushed apples, purple blackberries and veined green leaves on a textured white ground. Cobalt-blue ribbon scrolls with gold highlights wind around the stem, and green rope-twist borders trim the rim and the scalloped base. The glaze is rich and glossy, in the spirit of majolica.
They're lovely on a mantel or dining table, or flanking a sideboard. They'd make a natural gift for anyone who loves a colorful, layered tablescape.
Fitz & Floyd began in 1960 as a maker of hand-painted ceramic giftware and tableware, and became known for lavishly detailed, whimsical designs, especially seasonal and fruit-and-garden themes. Florentine Fruit was in the line for only a few years, from 1997 to 2000, and grew into a full collection of canisters, serving bowls, plates, creamers and sugars, salt and pepper shakers, vases and candle holders. Lifetime Brands acquired the company in 2017. Today the retired pattern is a favorite with collectors who like to build a table around it.
Browse our shop for more Fitz & Floyd and candle holders to round out your collection.
