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Candlestick
Bird, Joseph (Freeman of the Brewers Company, probably prior to 1685, address Foster Lane in 1697, died 1735)
Columnar candlestick, on square stepped foot with canted corners, depresed centre engraved with a contemporary coat of arms in a lozenge and a lengthy 19th century 'heirloom' inscription, elaborate circular baluster stem with two collared bun-shaped knops, rising to a candle socket.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50453
Creation/Production
Bird, Joseph
Date: 1697-1698
Acquisition
Gift
Given by Miss Elizabeth Humphreys-Owen
Measurements
Height
(cm): 17.9
diam
(cm): 11.8
Height
(in): 7
diam
(in): 4
Techniques
cast
forming
Applied Art
engraved
decoration
Applied Art
Material
silver, Britannia standard
Location
In store
Categories
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