34/2008

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Brass candlestick with a square moulded gadrooned base, a tapering fluted stem surmounted by a square gadrooned knop, and a detachable square gadrooned drip pan, one of a pair made in England c.1770-1780.

Object name (per part)

candlestick
drip pan

Object number

34/2008

Production date

c.1770-1780 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

brass

Technique

cast
moulded

Physical description

This brass candlestick has a square moulded gadrooned base and a decorative drip depression. The stem has tapering fluted columns surmounted by a square gadrooned knop and concave socket, and detachable square gadrooned bobeches, or drip trays. The candlestick is quite bronze in colour, probably due to a high percentage of copper in the alloy. The sleeve, or part of the socket that does not show, is a yellower colour of brass.

Dimensions

Height: 28cm
Width: 11.5cm

Website keywords

candle and rush lighting