Hand candlestick or chamberstick
Date1734-1735
Artist/Maker
James Gould
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (Sterling)
DimensionsOH: 2 1/4"; OD: 5 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-572
DescriptionCylindrical socket with moldings at rim, middle and base, centered in shallow circular saucer with molded rim to which is attached a C-scroll handle with recurved thumb and finger grips. Arms of Manlove impaling those of unidentified family engraved in saucer.Inscription(s)Arms of Manlove impaling those of unidentified family engraved in saucer.Mark(s)On base near rim: leopard's head crowned; date letter "T" for 1734-1735; IG in mongram under crown in arch-topped square. On socket: lion passant twice).ProvenanceEx Coll: C. J. Vander Ltd., LondonVendor: Garrard & Co. Ltd., London
