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Chandelier
William Parker
1790-1800
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Parker (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Ormolu
Museum Object Number
1961.0581
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.0581
Object Name
Chandelier
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
William Parker (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1790-1800
Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Ormolu
Techniques
- Blown
- Cut
- Pressed
Dimensions (inches)
62 (H) x 37.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
157.48 (H) x 94.62 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate. OH is to top of ring.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Lanmon, Dwight P. The Golden Age of English Glass 1650-1775.
• Published: pp. 220-21, figs. 118a,b, showing the chandelier before and after restorationBook: Lanmon, Dwight P. The Golden Age of English Glass 1650-1775.
• William Parker 1765-70 trade card showing a chandelier: pp. 204-5, fig. 110, with a different cut glass chandelierThesis: Carlquist, Jennifer. 2010 The Antiquarian Career of J.A. Lloyd Hyde: Americana as Business and Pleasure (Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum). M.A.
• Published: fig. 48, p. 157.