Standing Candlestick
15th century (made)
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Ironwork standing candlestick, wrought iron and brass, made in France, 15th century
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron and brass |
| Brief description | Ironwork standing candlestick, wrought iron and brass, made in France, 15th century |
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| Gallery label | STANDING CANDLESTICK
Wrought iron and brass
France; 15th century
This type of candlestick is sometimes called a couronne de lumière pediculée, referring to the tiers or crowns of candles of candles at the top, and is the ancestor of the standard lamp. This is a typical example of a French 15th-century ironwork design that was frequently copied elsewhere in Europe.
Museum No. 800-1895(07/1994) |
| Bibliographic reference | Griggs, W. Iron work : 53 plates, from objects and drawings in the South Kensington Museum, reproduced by W. Griggs. London : W. Griggs & Sons Ltd., 1898.
Pl.21 |
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| Accession number | 800-1895 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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