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Candlestick
Hilton, Matthew, born 1957 - Enlarge image
Candlestick
- Place of origin:
London, England (made)
- Date:
1987 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Hilton, Matthew, born 1957 (designer)
Essex Replica Castings (maker)
SCP Ltd (made for) - Materials and Techniques:
Aluminium, cast and polished
- Museum number:
M.34-1993
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
One of a pair of 'Swan' candlesticks, tubular shape with double angled necks. Apetures for candle in top.
Place of Origin
London, England (made)
Date
1987 (made)
Artist/maker
Hilton, Matthew, born 1957 (designer)
Essex Replica Castings (maker)
SCP Ltd (made for)
Materials and Techniques
Aluminium, cast and polished
Marks and inscriptions
[designer's signature]
Dimensions
Height: 39.4 cm, Width: 14.5 cm, Depth: 6.5 cm
Object history note
This design for a pair of candlesticks caught the attention of Sheridan Coakley, a London promoter of modern furniture design, who commissioned a London foundry to produce a limited edition. It proved so successful that they have remained in production ever since.
Descriptive line
Candlestick, designer Matthew Hilton, maker Essex Replica Castings for SCP Ltd., 1987
Materials
Aluminium
Techniques
Cast; Polishing
Collection code
MET
