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Candlestick w/ bobeche

Dateca. 1765

Artist/Maker Matthew Boulton 1728 - 1809

OriginEngland, Birmingham

MediumSilver, enamel on silver

DimensionsA:H: 10 9/16"; Base: 4 3/4" square; B: H: 2"; D: 2 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-317,2A&B

DescriptionCandlestick: slightly flared silver rim on spirally twisted stem of turquoise blue enamel, spirally wrapped with feather edged silver bands. Ogee-domed square base of turquoise blue enamel with edges and corners covered by silver bands bearing repousse shell patterns. B: flanged bobeche of turquoise blue enamel mounted with fluted silver band around socket and band of silver escallop shells around edge.