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Candlestick: M.23-1904

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Maker(s)

Maker: Pilcherd, Stephen (Possibly)
Maker: Hatch, Anthony (Possibly)

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Description

Cast brass candlestick. The socket is in the form of the calyx of a flower, hexagonal, with vine branches and grapes reserved in the metal. The stem is formed of a flat leaf shaped plaque, enamelled on each side with a tree, bearing fruits and flowers of white on blue enamel. The oval base has a similar decoration, with a fluted and scalloped border.

Notes

History note: Hollingworth Magniac, Colworth, Bedfordshire; sold Christie’s, 2, 4-8 and 11-15 July 1892, Catalogue of the renowned collection of works of art chiefly formed by the late Hollingworth Magniac Esq. (known as the Colworth Collection), 3rd Day, 5 July, lot 250A; sold to Frank McClean, Tonbridge Wells for £31.10.0.

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Frank McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

17th Century, third quarter
Circa 1650 CE - Circa 1670 CE

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Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels

Materials used in production

Brass (alloy)

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Brass, cast and enamelled in white and blue

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.23-1904
Primary reference Number: 127141

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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