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Gas-lights for Northumberland House, London

This pair of candelabra were originally lit by gas. They were supplied by William Collins for the Grand Staircase at Northumberland House, London. Each base is inscribed The candelabra and scroll began Aug. 1822. Completed Decr. 1823. W. Collins. William Collins undertook a large commission to supply of decorative bronze work for the first floor parade rooms at Northumberland House. He supplied chandeliers and the staircase balustrade, as well as these two large candelabra. The glass globes are later additions. Purchased with the assistance of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, The Art Fund and the Friends of the Bowes Museum. Size: Height: 310 cm.

Artist / Maker: William Collins

Place: England

Object Type: gas-lights

Period: George IV

Broad Date: Regency

Actual Date: 1823

Century: 19th century

Materials: Glass, Brass

Museum Accession Number: FW.71.A & B