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Candlestick: C.446-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Waisted facet-cut nozzle on air twist stem, between ball knops and collars. Domed, moulded and scalloped foot.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Cecil Davis, 25.4.1945, £30.00

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.8 cm
Height: 21.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Beves, Donald H.

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Foot
Nozzle

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.446-1961
Primary reference Number: 26615
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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