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Chandelier

About 1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Moulded baluster stem with loop at the top; the bottom shaped as an inverted hand-bell into which slot the four notched S-shaped branches.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Chandelier in Five Pieces
  • Branch
  • Branch
  • Branch
  • Branch
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter
Brief description
Chandelier, cast pewter, possibly German, circa 1740
Physical description
Moulded baluster stem with loop at the top; the bottom shaped as an inverted hand-bell into which slot the four notched S-shaped branches.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.25in
  • Of branch width: 10.125in
Marks and inscriptions
Two hearts beneath a cross (1) Makers's mark)
Credit line
Given by Mr Eric M. Browett
Collection
Accession number
M.148-1937

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Record createdMarch 28, 2003
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