Candlestick
ca. 1650 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
From the 14th until the 17th century, brass candlesticks appeared in all but the most prosperous houses, and were made in forms particular to the material. Socketed candlesticks made their appearance in the late 13th century and thereafter became relatively common, replacing the earlier pricket form, at least for domestic use. This 17th century German candlestick is one of a pair. The dome shaped foot is decorated with pierced and engraved scrolls.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass, pierced |
| Brief description | Pierced Brass candlestick, one of a pair, German (Augsburg), mid 17th century |
| Physical description | Candlestick, dome shaped foot of pierced and engraved scrolls, patera above and baluster stem, pierced boss, stamped with the maker's mark, 'HW' with a pineapple. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'HW' (Maker's identification; with a pineapple; engraved; brass) |
| Summary | From the 14th until the 17th century, brass candlesticks appeared in all but the most prosperous houses, and were made in forms particular to the material. Socketed candlesticks made their appearance in the late 13th century and thereafter became relatively common, replacing the earlier pricket form, at least for domestic use. This 17th century German candlestick is one of a pair. The dome shaped foot is decorated with pierced and engraved scrolls. |
| Associated object | 2074-1855 (Set) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 2074A-1855 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2003 |
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