Object Number 1955.0065.011 A- C

Object Name

Candlestick (Chamberstick)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Charles K. Davis

Creator (Role)

Richard Sibley (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1822-1823

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Candlestick base, underside; "RS" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
2. Mark; Candlestick base, underside; Passant guardant lion stamped in a cartouche
3. Mark; Candlestick base, underside; Leopard's head stamped in a shield
4. Mark; Candlestick base, underside; "g" stamped in a cartouche
5. Mark; Candlestick base, underside; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
6. Mark; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; "RS" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
7. Mark; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
8. Mark; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; Passant guardant lion stamped in a cartouche
9. Mark; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; "g" stamped in a cartouche
10. Mark; Snuffer, exterior; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
11. Mark; Snuffer, exterior; Passant guardant lion stamped in a cartouche
12. Mark; Snuffer, exterior; "g" stamped in a cartouche
13. Mark; Snuffer, exterior; "RS" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
14. Inscription; Candle cup, inner rim; "3" engraved
15. Inscription; Candle cup, inner rim; Three dots engraved
16. Inscription; Candlestick base, upper surface, center; "3" engraved
17. Inscription; Candlestick base, underside; "N\o/. 3" with a superscript "o" engraved
18. Inscription; Candlestick base, underside; "[61. 17 i 1]" incised
19. Inscription; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; "2" engraved
20. Inscription; Bobeche cylinder, exterior; Two dots engraved
21. Inscription; Snuffer, interior; "55. 65. 12 c" incised

Subjects

Armorial device

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved, Molded, Cast, Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

3.858 (H) , 6.693 (L) , 16.8257 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

9.8 (H) , 17 (L) , 477 (Weight)

Measurement Notes

Above measurements are the total of the overall object. Below are the measurements in centimeters and grams of each piece. (A) Candlestick 8.7000 H, 17.000 L 369.000 Weight (B) Bobeche 3.000 H, 6.000 L 52.000 Weight (C) Snuffer 8.500 H, 3.500 L 54.000 Weight

Object Description

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