1962.0501 Pewter candlestick
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Candlestick

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Johann M. Amende (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Augsburg, Germany, Europe

  • Date:

    1717-1750

  • Materials:

    Pewter

  • Techniques:

    Cast

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0501


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1962.0501

Object Name

Candlestick

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Johann M. Amende (Maker)

Place of Origin

Augsburg, Germany, Europe

Date

1717-1750

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside of base; "FEIN ZINN" stamped in an arc above a female figure, flanked by "I·M" and "A·E" with a beaded border.
2. Inscription; On base near shaft; Initials "MAC" engraved with "17" to the left and "50" to the right.

Materials

Pewter

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

7.362 (H) , 4.921 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.7 (H) , 12.5 (W)

Object Description

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