Not currently on display at the V&A

Candlestick

1710-1711 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Candlestick, one of a pair, octagonal, moulded foot, baluster stem and banded socket (no nozzle). Engraved with the crest and motto of Scott, co. Stafford. The motto, REGI.PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS is inscribed on a strap enclosing a baronet's augmentation (a human hand on an escutcheon).


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Candlestick (one of a pair), silver, London hallmarks for 1710-11, mark of Joseph Bird.
Physical description
Candlestick, one of a pair, octagonal, moulded foot, baluster stem and banded socket (no nozzle). Engraved with the crest and motto of Scott, co. Stafford. The motto, REGI.PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS is inscribed on a strap enclosing a baronet's augmentation (a human hand on an escutcheon).
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.7in
  • Width: 4.3in
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks for 1710-11
  • Mark of Joseph Bird
  • Engraved with the crest and motto of Scott, co. Stafford
Credit line
Bequeathed by Harvey Hadden
Object history
Bequest - Harvey Hadden
Acquisition RF: Harvey Haden
Subjects depicted
Associated object
M.169-1919 (Pair)
Collection
Accession number
M.169A-1919

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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