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Candlestick
John Sherwood & Sons
1849-1880
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Sherwood & Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Birmingham; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
Silverplate on paktong
Glass (lead)
Plaster
Felt
Pitch
Brass
Museum Object Number
2020.0017.011.002 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. George P. Bissell, in memory of Ruth du Pont Lord
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Object Number
2020.0017.011.002 A, B
Object Name
Candlestick
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Sherwood & Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Birmingham; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The firm had an agent selling their work in London.
Date
1849-1880
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Mark
Location:
Candlestick. base, exterior
Inscription:
"JS/&S in shield; beaver in a rectangle with cut corners; a crown in a square with cut corners, all stamped
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Silverplate on paktong
Glass (lead)
Plaster
Felt
Pitch
Brass
Techniques
Electroplating
Dimensions (inches)
22 (H) x 5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (H) x 12.7 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Approx. H. 22 inches together Candlestick H. 27.5 cm (10.8 inches) x diam. of base 12.7 cm (5 inches)
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