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Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of Candlesticks

Public Domain

Pair of Candlesticks
Maker
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Pair of Candlesticks
Datec. 1640–1680
Made inLondon, England
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsEach: 10 1/2 × 8 5/8 in. diameter (26.7 × 21.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.56.171.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Murphy Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Special Collections
Object Type
DescriptionThese candlesticks are exceptional for their large size, and are very rare survivals. Candlesticks of similar configuration, with large mid-drip pans, but made of brass or pewter, were also in use at the time.
Provenance[D. M. & P. Manheim, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, December 3, 1956; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition History"Theta Charity Antiques Show", Albert Thomas Convention Center, Houston, September 25–29, 1985 (LN:85.31)

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