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Candlestick

1711-1712 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Candlestick, one of a pair, silver, octagonal moulded base with depressed centre, baluster stem and moulded socket. Engraved with a coat of arms.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, cast and engraved.
Brief description
Candlestick, (one of a pair), silver, London hallmarks for 1711-12, mark of Pierre Platel.
Physical description
Candlestick, one of a pair, silver, octagonal moulded base with depressed centre, baluster stem and moulded socket. Engraved with a coat of arms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.8cm
  • Of base width: 9.8cm
  • Of base depth: 9.8cm
  • Weight: 303.7g
  • Weight: 9.77troy
Style
Production typesmall batch
Marks and inscriptions
  • PL with a star and a crown above and a fleur de lys below, mark for Pierre Platel, Grimwade 1990 no. 2200. Full marks struck on the underside of the base.
  • London hallmarks for 1711-12
  • Engraved with the arms of Goodwin.
Credit line
Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest
Object history
Bequest - Croft Lyons
Acquisition RF: Croft Lyons
Subjects depicted
Associated object
M.850-1926 (Pair)
Collection
Accession number
M.850A-1926

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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