Object Number 1961.0592.002 A-C

Object Name

Candelabrum (Candelabra)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

J. Hyatt & C. Semore (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1759-1760

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Footrim (A), interior edge; "[Q]" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Footrim (A), interior edge; Crowned leopard's head stamped in a rectangle
3. Mark; Footrim (A), interior edge; Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
4. Mark; Footrim (A), interior edge; "[H] / I[S] / C" stamped in a quatrefoil
5. Mark; Arms (C), bezel; "L" stamped in a cartouche
6. Mark; Arms (C), bezel; Crowned leopard's head stamped in a shield
7. Mark; Arms (C), bezel; Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
8. Mark; Arms (C), bezel; "F·[B] / N·[D]" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corner
9. Mark; Drip pan (C1), underside; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
10. Mark; Drip pan (C1), underside; "F·[B] / N·D" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
11. Mark; Drip pan (C4), underside; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
12. Mark; Drip pan (C4), underside; "F·[B] / N·D" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
13. Mark; Candle cup (C2), exterior; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
14. Mark; Candle cup (C2), base, exterior; Illegible mark, stamped
15. Mark; Candle cup (C5), exterior; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
16. Mark; Bobeche (C3), bezel, exterior; "[M]·A' stamped in a rectangle
17. Mark; Bobeche (C3), bezel, exterior; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
18. Mark; Bobeche (C3), bezel, exterior; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
19. Mark; Bobeche (C3), bezel, exterior; "Q" stamped in a cartouche
20. Mark; Bobeche (C6), bezel, exterior; "[M·A]' stamped in a rectangle
21. Mark; Bobeche (C6), bezel, exterior; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
22. Mark; Bobeche (C6), bezel, exterior; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
23. Mark; Bobeche (C6), bezel, exterior; "Q" stamped in a cartouche
24. Inscription; Footrim (A), exterior edge; "N\o/3. 21..0" engraved
25. Inscription; Bobeche (B), bezel, exterior; "3" engraved
26. Inscription; Bobeche (C3), underside; "[#3013 NCE - [pr]]" incised
27. Inscription; Bobeche (C6), underside; "[#3013 NCE - [pr]]" incised

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Molded, Engraved, Cast

Dimensions (inches)

15.827 (H) , 16.535 (L) , 4.567 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

40.2 (H) , 42 (L) , 11.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

This candelabra is too large to weigh.

Object Description

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