Fig. 47.—Candlestick, Henri-Deux Ware. (S.K.M.)
The celebrated candlestick (Fig. 47) is one of the best examples in which modelled ornament is a feature. It is now in the Kensington Museum, where there are various fine specimens of Oiron ware.
This candlestick shows the Italian Renaissance influence very strongly, and probably owes much to the art of Cellini, as seen in his metal-work designs. The ewer and tazza betray also his influence (Fig. 48).
Fig. 48.—Oiron Ewer and Tazza. (S.K.M.)
The saltcellar (Fig. 49) is a restrained piece of architectural design and is altogether a very fine piece of work.
Fig. 49.—Oiron or Henri-Deux Saltcellar. (S.K.M.)
It is said by some that there are eighty pieces of this ware in existence, and others that there are only fifty-three genuine pieces. The early examples bear the emblems of Francis I., and the later ones those of Henry II. and Diana of Poitiers. The paste used in this ware is a white pipeclay, and is covered with a thin glaze.