Candlestick and Drip Tray
1759-1760 (made)
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Candlestick, silver (one of a pair), baluster stem cast in relief with winged demi-figures having below the socket four female busts; square base with gadrooned birds having at each angle a grotesque male mask. Detachable round nozzle.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, cast and chased. |
| Brief description | Candlestick and drip tray, silver, London hallmarks for 1771-72, mark WC (unidentified). |
| Physical description | Candlestick, silver (one of a pair), baluster stem cast in relief with winged demi-figures having below the socket four female busts; square base with gadrooned birds having at each angle a grotesque male mask. Detachable round nozzle. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Mary Paton Given in memory of Alexander Allan Paton CB (b.1873, d.1934) by his sister, Mary Paton |
| Object history | Gift - Miss M Paton Rocklands, Thornton Hough Cheshire Acquisition RF: 36 / 5549 |
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| Accession number | M.593:1, 2-1936 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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