Object Number 1958.2727 A- C

Object Name

Candlestick, douter and snuffer (Chamberstick, douter and snuffer)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

William Parkes (Maker)

Place of Origin

Birmingham, Warwick, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1740-1764

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside of thumbpiece; "W·PARKES" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.

Materials

Iron; Sheet iron; Iron wire

Techniques

Wrought

Construction Description

Probably steel.

Dimensions (inches)

6.26 (H) , 6.496 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.9 (H) , 16.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are of (a). (b) L: 13.0 cm. W: 3.9 cm. H: 2.0 cm. (c) H: 11.0 cm. W: 4.0 cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 2004 Iron at Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 168-169, cat. no. 76.