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On Display: House - Essex Room
Candlestick, douter and snuffer (Chamberstick, douter and snuffer)
William Parkes
1740-1764
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Parkes (Maker)
Place of Origin
Birmingham; Warwick; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Sheet iron
- Iron wire
Museum Object Number
1958.2727 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.2727 A- C
Object Name
Candlestick, douter and snuffer (Chamberstick, douter and snuffer)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Parkes (Maker)
Place of Origin
Birmingham; Warwick; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1740-1764
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of thumbpiece
Inscription: "W·PARKES" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Sheet iron
- Iron wire
Techniques
- Wrought
Construction Description
Probably steel.
Dimensions (inches)
6.26 (H) x 6.496 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.9 (H) x 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.