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Candlestand: M.7-1970

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Mahogany tripod candle stand carved in the Rococo style.

Notes

History note: From Whittlesford, tranferred to the Fitzwilliam 1975.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Hamilton Kerr 1970. Transferred to the Fitzwilliam Museum 1975

Measurements and weight

Height: 137.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Kerr, Hamilton, Sir

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

School or Style

Rococo

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Techniques used in production

Carving

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1970
Primary reference Number: 95853
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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