Candlesticks [4]

William Williamson1729

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Set of four George II Irish table candlesticks, each with square moulded base with incurved corners, stepped mouldings with convex circular center, supporting baluster shaft with round knop and octagonal shoulder; vase shaped socket.

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Title: Candlesticks [4]
Creator: William Williamson
Date Created: 1729
Type: Candlesticks [4]
Rights: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn
Medium: Silver
Provenance: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn
Markings: Mark of William Williamson and John Hamilton, Dublin harp, Hibernia, and date letter, sockets with Hamilton's mark only
Inscribed: crest on upper surface of base
Exhibitions: Sarah Coffin's Welcome Reception (4/21/04 to 6/18/04)
Dimensions: H x W x D: 15.4 x 10 x 10 cm (6 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

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Lighting Metal Silver Sterling silver