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Candlestick

Part of a pair of candlesticks. Raised on a high domed foot which terminates in an octagonal rim and formed into two rounded steps richly with a meander of flowers, foliage and fruit, the rim with formal decoration with leaves. The column of each candlestick is in the form of a baroque twist flaring at the top into a shallow bowl shaped form into which fits a detachable candlesocket and drip pan. The candlestick is raised on four claw and ball feet, the claw being silver and the ball feet silver gilt. Size: Height: 40.2 cm

School: Dutch

Place: Holland

Object Type: candlestick

Actual Date: c. 1675

Century: 17th century

Materials: Silver, Silver-gilt

Museum Accession Number: X.4595.1