Candlestick: C/G.335-1931

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Entities

Candlestick

Description

Lead glass. Hollow tube open at both ends, decorated with balls and knops; slender pan-topped nozzle.

Notes

History note: Collection of J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3 in
Height: 8 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 - 1725

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blown glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.335-1931
Primary reference Number: 26393
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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