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one of a pair of candlesticks
Silversmith: Grebeude, N.
Silver; cast octagonal
Silver; cast, of octagonal form. The urn-shaped sconce on a slender vase-shaped column over a flattened knop, stands on a slightly domed base with stepped octagonal foot. (with M.6B-1965
History note: S.J. Phillips, Bond Street, London W1 from whom purchased
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 25.2 cm
Height: 9⅞ in
Weight: 595 g
Weight: 19 : 3 oz : dwt
Method of acquisition: Given (1965-11-25) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, Early#
Louis XV
1723
CE
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1724
CE
Base Width 13 cm Width 5⅛ in
Casting : Silver, cast
Inscription present: a crowned fleur de lys between two grains, over a vase between 'N' and 'G'
Inscription present: a crowned 'A' interlaced with two 'L's
Inscription present: a sun
Accession number: M.6A-1965
Primary reference Number: 119303
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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