candlestick



candlestick

Summary

Four candlesticks each with thrown circular stem tapering toward base, with turned balusters at top and above foot, widening into broad asymmetrical foot moulded with foliage and Rococo scrolls. Deep cylindrical nozzle surmounting stem, with turned everted rim. Applied reliefs to top of stem below nozzle, comprising two satyr masks and two flowerheads. Three candlesticks of greyish-white body, one of yellowish body. One only on display.


Object Name

candlestick

Date Created

1740=1760 (circa)

accession number

1923.503/4

Place of creation

Staffordshire

Medium

Credit

Bequeathed by Thomas Tylston Greg

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