Candlestick
18th century (made)
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Wrought iron candlestick with traces of paint. Dragon-headed handle to move the adjustable socket.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, painted |
| Brief description | Ironwork candlestick, wrought iron with traces of paint, dragon-headed handle to move the adjustable socket, made in Germany, 18th century |
| Physical description | Wrought iron candlestick with traces of paint. Dragon-headed handle to move the adjustable socket. |
| Gallery label | CANDLESTICK, wrought iron, Germany; 18th century
With traces of paint. The adjustable socket to hold the candle can be moved up and down using the dragon-headed handle.
Museum No. 1040-1893(07/1994) |
| Bibliographic reference | Caspall, John. Fire and Light in the home pre 1820. Woodbridge, Suffolk : Antique Collectors' Club, 1995, originally published 1987. 278 p., ill. ISBN 1851490213. |
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| Accession number | 1040-1893 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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