Not currently on display at the V&A
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Candelabrum, Italy (Venice), made by Salviati & C., 1862
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| Parts | This object consists of 9 parts. - Candelabrum
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- Candelabrum
- Candelabrum
- Candelabrum
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| Materials and techniques | Mould-blown, applied and tooled glass in various colours, with metal joints |
| Brief description | Candelabrum, Italy (Venice), made by Salviati & C., 1862 |
| Dimensions | - Height: 64.0cm
- Maximum width: 46.0cm
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| Gallery label | - Label for 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900', Gallery 101, de-canted March 2017:
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Glass Candelabrum
About 1862
Antonio Salviati opened his workshops in Venice in 1859, with the aim of revitalising the ciry's tradition of glassmaking. At first, the company focused on mosaics, but this is a rare example of its early blown glass, based on historic Venetian styles. Salviati showed similar pieces at the London 1862 exhibition and eventually opened showrooms in London, New York, Paris, St Petersburg and Frankfurt.
Italy, Venice; designed and made by Salviati & Co.
Glass, free-blown using dip moulds, with applied and tooled decoration; metal mounts
Museum no. 9042-1863'(08/06/2017)
- CANDELABRUM
Salviati & Co.
Manufacturers
Venice: about 1860
Clear and coloured glass
The Museum bought this candelabrum in 1863 for £8 from a relatively new firm, founded by Antonio Salviati (1816-1890). Salviati employed some of the best technicians and glass-workers of the time, concentrating at first on the revival of Renaissance and Baroque styles. Pieces such as this candelabrum show the ductile quality of the glass, worked with great skill whilst still in the fumance, and are often more colourful than the originals.
9042-1863
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