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Candlestick: MAR.M.66A-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

One of a pair of altar candlesticks. Crystal with copper-gilt foot and mounts.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1799

Materials used in production

Crystal
Copper gilding

Techniques used in production

Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.66A-1912
Primary reference Number: 207463
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 5 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 8 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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