24/1997

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Brass petal base candlestick with a squat knop, a bladed knop and a concave drip tray, made in England, probably c.1760-1770.

Object name

candlestick

Object number

24/1997

Location

On Display

Production date

1760-1770 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

brass

Technique

cast
turned

Physical description

This brass candlestick has a squared base, the corners of which are flattened and pinched outwards to create the petal base. There is a concave turning on the base. The lower knop of the stem is of squat ovoid form and the upper knop is bladed with some faceting on the upper side. The candlestick is softly faceted with eight sides, and has a seam where it was constructed. There is a concave drip tray at the top, shaped to conform with the shape of the base.

Dimensions

Height: 20.5cm
Width: 13cm

Website keywords

candle and rush lighting