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One of a set of four candlesticks: MAR.M.9.4 & A-1912

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Titles

one of a set of four candlesticks

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Garden, Philip

Entities

Categories

Description

Silver; shaped-square stepped base; knopped facetted stem and spool-shaped sconce with detachable shaped-square fluted nozzle (with MAR.M.9.1 - 3 & A-1912)

Notes

History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay, London

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Weight: 440 g
Weight: 14 : 3 oz : dwt

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
1744 - 1745

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

To Top Of Nozzle Height 19.2 cm Height 7⅝ in
Base Width 10.5 cm Width 4⅛ in

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Casting

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: leopard's head crowned

  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark

Inscription present: lion passant

  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: i
  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Hallmark
  • Text: PG
  • Location: On the underside of the base
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.9.4 & A-1912
Primary reference Number: 158324
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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