Hand candlestick or chamberstick

Date1734-1735

Artist/Maker James Gould

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsOH: 2 1/4"; OD: 5 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-572

DescriptionCylindrical socket with moldings at rim, middle and base, centered in shallow circular saucer with molded rim to which is attached a C-scroll handle with recurved thumb and finger grips. Arms of Manlove impaling those of unidentified family engraved in saucer.
InscribedArms of Manlove impaling those of unidentified family engraved in saucer.
MarkingsOn base near rim: leopard's head crowned; date letter "T" for 1734-1735; IG in mongram under crown in arch-topped square. On socket: lion passant twice).
ProvenanceEx Coll: C. J. Vander Ltd., London
Vendor: Garrard & Co. Ltd., London