Chandelier Rod
17th century (made)
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Wrought iron chandelier rod with hook, probably once painted and gilded. Twisted central stem with symmetrical scrolls ending in masks, flowers and leaves on either side.
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
Brief description | Ironwork chandelier rod with hook, wrought iron with symmetrical scrolls and masks, flowers and leaves, made in Germany, 17th century |
Physical description | Wrought iron chandelier rod with hook, probably once painted and gilded. Twisted central stem with symmetrical scrolls ending in masks, flowers and leaves on either side. |
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Gallery label | CHANDELIER ROD
Wrought iron
Germany; 17th century
From Trier. This rod almost certainly came from a church, and was most likely painted and gilded. A chandelier would have hung from a hook at the bottom. There are some English examples at the other end of the Gallery.
Museum No. 998-1893(07/1994) |
Object history | From Trier, probably from a church. |
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Bibliographic reference | Griggs, W. Iron work : 53 plates, from objects and drawings in the South Kensington Museum, reproduced by W. Griggs. London : W. Griggs & Sons Ltd., 1898.
Pl.40 |
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Accession number | 998-1893 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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