Candlestick, one of a set of four (two stolen)

Museum number

S60
S60A

Object

Candlestick, one of a set of four (two stolen)

Description

Originally part of a set of four candlesticks. Two were stolen in 1994. S59 also remains. S59-S62 were the original set. 2 Drip trays remain May 2008, packed separately. Cast, the shaped square bases stepped and with shell corners, supporting baluster and faceted stems; with above, the capitals having rope borders; similar shell-cornered nozzles engraved with later Holburne arms at the base of stems. Artist information: From a Castle Cary family in Somerset. John Cafe and his brother William Cafe (See also S63 and S64) were the leading candlestck producers of their day.

Materials

Silver

Inscription

Maker's name IC in Gothic letters, rosette above for JOHN CAFE.

On display?

No

Further description

Simple name

lighting device
drip tray

Subject

Decorative

Dimensions

11cm (w)
regular: 23.0cm (h)