Candlestick: M.119-1961

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Candlestick

Categories

Metalwork

Description

Candlestick made from tombac, chased and gilt. It has a circular foot with a raised rib on the outer edge, rising into a bell shape in the centre, with a baluster steam, and a nozzle with a swelling at the base. The nozzle and the two knops in the stem are decorated with floriated scrolls, the intermediate swellings have upward and downward pointing leaves. The bell shaped centre of the foot is decorated with swags of flowers and foliage, and it is surrounded by radiating leaves. The rib is decorated with floral sprays.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Louis Colville Grey Clarke, 1960

Measurements and weight

Height: 47 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 29.6 cm

Materials used in production

Copper and zinc alloy Copper alloy
Gilt

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Chasing

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.119-1961
Primary reference Number: 201884
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 23 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 24 June 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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