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CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Design is inspired from the empire period. Main stem is in twisted glass with an amethyst tinge. Base and stem are joined by a section of an urn shape with channeling. Base has leaf and floral motifs with palmettes between in relief and an engraved acanthus. Bobeches are urn shaped with floral motifs in relief and edge with cross hatching.

Object name:
CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO
Made from:
Ormolu -- glass
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
c. 1840
Size:
33 cm (13 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.245.2
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1966