Candlestick

Date1675-1690

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 6 9/16"; OW (base): 5"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-81

DescriptionCandlestick: octagonal flange with molded edge on hollow cylindrical socket-stem with upper and lower portions circumferentially reeded and partly emphasized with incised lines. Between socket-stem and base is a large circular flange sloping downward in an ogee profile and having an octagonal outline with molded edges. Circular base has wide instep on raised flat circular area and continuing downward to wide foot section of octagonal outline with lobed edge.
InscribedIndistinct probable owners' initials "F", "M", and "E" within separate shields stamped on underside of base at edge at consecutive corners
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceVendor: A.V. Sutherland-Graeme, London.