Candlestick
ca. 1700 (made)
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Most European candlesticks of the mid 17th Century had circular bases. Spanish and Portugese candlesticks with square bases were therefore rather distinctive. This example dates from about 1700 and was made in Spain. It is of brass and has a square base set on four claw feet. Heavily cast bases made candlesticks stable, an important factor in wooden buildings and rocking ships where there was an ever-present risk of fire.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Candlestick made of brass, Spain, ca.1700 |
| Physical description | Candlestick, square base on four claw feet, baluster stem. |
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| Credit line | Given by Capt. H. B. Murray |
| Summary | Most European candlesticks of the mid 17th Century had circular bases. Spanish and Portugese candlesticks with square bases were therefore rather distinctive. This example dates from about 1700 and was made in Spain. It is of brass and has a square base set on four claw feet. Heavily cast bases made candlesticks stable, an important factor in wooden buildings and rocking ships where there was an ever-present risk of fire. |
| Bibliographic reference | Baker, Malcolm, and Brenda Richardson (eds.), A Grand Design: The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London: V&A Publications, 1999.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.313-1923 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2003 |
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