Candlestick
19th century (made)
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Tinned iron candlestick, 19th century in the style of the 17th century. Inscribed 'GOT: GEB: VNS: DAS: EWIGE: LIECHT ANNO 1682'.
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Materials and techniques | Iron, tinned |
Brief description | Candlestick, tinned iron, 19th century work in the style of the 17th century, made in Germany, 19th century |
Physical description | Tinned iron candlestick, 19th century in the style of the 17th century. Inscribed 'GOT: GEB: VNS: DAS: EWIGE: LIECHT ANNO 1682'. |
Marks and inscriptions | 'GOT: GEB: VNS: DAS: EWIGE: LIECHT ANNO 1682'
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Gallery label | CANDLESTICK, tinned iron, Germany; 19th century
Inscribed, GOT: GEB: VNS: DAS: EWIGE: LIECHT ANNO 1682 (God give us eternal light; in the year 1682). A piece of 19th-century 'peasant' work, in the style of the 17th century.
Museum No. 674-1872(07/1994) |
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Accession number | 674-1872 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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