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Candlestick
Pantin, Lewis I
(Silversmith)
Candlestick, silver, the square shaped base engraved with an eagle crest, cast and chased with aquatic masks, shells, scrolls and seaweed on a ridged and textured ground simulating the sea. Triform stems decorated with shells and flowers against cascading waterfalls, the sconces and detachable nozzle with crustacea and foliage on similar texturing. Later drip pan similarly ornamented. The crest is that of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn 3rd Bt. (1692-1749).
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50499
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 23/5/1985
Measurements
Height
(cm): 26.6
Length
(cm): 15
Width
(cm): 15
Height
(in): 10
Length
(in): 5
Width
(in): 5
Techniques
Cast
Forming
Applied Art
Chased
Decoration
Applied Art
Engraved
Decoration
Applied Art
Material
Silver
Location
Currently on loan
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