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On Display: House - du Pont Dining Room
Candlestick
John Carter
1771-1772
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Carter (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Felt
Museum Object Number
1961.0645.002 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.0645.002 A, B
Object Name
Candlestick
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Carter (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1771-1772
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bobeche, exterior, collar
Inscription: Illegible mark
Type: Mark
Location: Bobeche, exterior, collar
Inscription: Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Footrim, exterior
Inscription: Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Footrim, exterior
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head stamped in a shield
Type: Mark
Location: Footrim, exterior
Inscription: "Q" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Inscription
Location: Candlestick, top
Inscription: "13=2" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Bobeche, underside
Inscription: "2" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Bobeche, underside
Inscription: "H" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Silver
- Felt
Techniques
- Molded
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
12.244 (H) x 5.157 (W) x 5.157 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.1 (H) x 13.1 (W) x 13.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
40.2123
Measurement Notes
Part B: Height: 3.500cm; Length: 6.900cm; Width: 6.800cm; Weight: 41.000g