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One of a pair of candlesticks: C.2449B-1928

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Titles

one of a pair of candlesticks

Maker(s)

Factory: The White Star Factory
Proprietor: Kiell, Albertus

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue

Pale buff earthenware, moulded, tin-glazed and painted in blue with darker blue outlines. The slender baluster stem has an angled knop at the top supporting a cylindrical nozzle with projecting moulding at top and bottom; at the base of the stem there is a rounded knop. The circular foot has a flat edge, a domed sides, and a slightly convex centre. The decoration comprises bands of scrolls, lappets, and floral ornament in Chinese style.

Notes

History note: Madame Renders, Bruges, from whom bought with its pair for 110 francs on 1 April 1902 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.4 cm
Width: 13 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, third quarter
Circa 1762 CE - 1774 CE

Note

The mark AK with a star indicates that this was made at the De Witt Ster (White Star ) Factory during the proprietorship of Albertus Kiell, 1762-74

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue from cobalt)

Materials used in production

pale buff Earthenware
Tin-glazing

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AK underlined over a six-pointed star
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2449B-1928
Primary reference Number: 73531
Old object number: 1390

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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