Candlestick
ca. 1750 (made)
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By the late 17th century the design of brass candlesticks began to imitate that of their silver counterparts. Technical improvements in the casting of both base and precious metal candlesticks also substantially altered their form.
This example from about 1750. In the mid 1760s, when neo-classicism was popular, the characteristic shape for candlesticks was a straight or tapering column on a raised square or oval base. Later, beaded, engraved and relief ornament was added, and neo-classical types probably continued to be made in brass long after they had ceased to be popular in silver. Production of these candlesticks was further simplified by the development of casting the stem in one piece using a removable core, a process called hollow core casting. This allowed for a much finer and thinner casting to be made for both the base and the stem.
This example from about 1750. In the mid 1760s, when neo-classicism was popular, the characteristic shape for candlesticks was a straight or tapering column on a raised square or oval base. Later, beaded, engraved and relief ornament was added, and neo-classical types probably continued to be made in brass long after they had ceased to be popular in silver. Production of these candlesticks was further simplified by the development of casting the stem in one piece using a removable core, a process called hollow core casting. This allowed for a much finer and thinner casting to be made for both the base and the stem.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Candlestick made of brass, England, ca. 1750 |
| Physical description | Candlestick, cast brass, four sided lobed foot, moulded stem, lobed rim to socket. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by G. Russell-Davies |
| Summary | By the late 17th century the design of brass candlesticks began to imitate that of their silver counterparts. Technical improvements in the casting of both base and precious metal candlesticks also substantially altered their form. This example from about 1750. In the mid 1760s, when neo-classicism was popular, the characteristic shape for candlesticks was a straight or tapering column on a raised square or oval base. Later, beaded, engraved and relief ornament was added, and neo-classical types probably continued to be made in brass long after they had ceased to be popular in silver. Production of these candlesticks was further simplified by the development of casting the stem in one piece using a removable core, a process called hollow core casting. This allowed for a much finer and thinner casting to be made for both the base and the stem. |
| 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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| Accession number | M.398-1917 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2003 |
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