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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114e

Standing Candlestick

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wrought iron standing candlestick, the central pricket surrounded by alternating candleholders and prickets, decorated with acorn motifs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron
Brief description
Ironwork standing candlestick, central pricket surrounded by alternating candleholders and prickets, decorated with acorn motifs, wrought iron, made in Italy, 16th century
Physical description
Wrought iron standing candlestick, the central pricket surrounded by alternating candleholders and prickets, decorated with acorn motifs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 168cm
  • Width: 65.5cm
  • Depth: 61cm
Gallery label
STANDING CANDLESTICK Wrought iron Italy; 16th century Similar to other so-called couronnes de lumière pediculée standing nearby. This standing candlestick has a central pricket surrounded by alternating candleholders and prickets, and is decorated with acorn motifs. Museum No. 7807-1892(07/1994)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
7807-1892

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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