Candlestick w/ bobeche
Dateca. 1765
Artist/Maker
Matthew Boulton
(1728 - 1809)
OriginEngland, Birmingham
MediumSilver, enamel on silver
DimensionsA:H: 10 9/16"; Base: 4 3/4" square; B: H: 2"; D: 2 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1955-317,2A&B
DescriptionCandlestick: slightly flared silver rim on spirally twisted stem of turquoise blue enamel, spirally wrapped with feather edged silver bands. Ogee-domed square base of turquoise blue enamel with edges and corners covered by silver bands bearing repousse shell patterns. B: flanged bobeche of turquoise blue enamel mounted with fluted silver band around socket and band of silver escallop shells around edge.Exhibition(s)
ca. 1770
ca. 1810
1800-1825
1761-1762
1765-1770
1816-1817
ca. 1735
1748-1749
1748-1749
ca. 1790
