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Candlestick: NAV.197A-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Lewis, Wm (Attributed to)

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Description

One of a pair of candlesticks. Faceted column on domed and stepped drip pan structure, flaring to a 12 sided reeded base with central depression. Wrigglework initials 'N M' on foot.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 28.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1668

Components of the work

Base

Materials used in production

Pewter

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Believed to be the mark of Wm Lewis

  • Text: 'WL 1668'
  • Location: Side of the column
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.197A-1933
Primary reference Number: 125411
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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