Caption

Two-candle candlestick by William Leuchars fl. 1876–1888 and Leuchars & Son London; goldsmith's firm, fl. ca. 1845–1902. Two-branched candlestick on a circular, domed foot; the shaft rests on a ball no finial, enclosed at three-quarters of its height in a plate-like ring, from which extend movable arms made of S-shaped twisted wires, split at the ends, terminating in cylindrical sockets for candles. The foot is engraved with the Pilawa coat of arms with the motto beneath a nine-baton count's crown. 1881/1882. Great Britain; England; London. Lighting. Height 27 cm; width 32 cm; depth 11.5 cm; weight 1082 g., A metallic two-armed candlestick with a rounded base and a central stem topped by a small knob sits against a neutral background; the arms curve outward into decorative spirals ending in cylindrical holders, and the object appears in shades of silver and gray with reflections and subtle highlights.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_186

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Keywords

Two-candle candlestick William Leuchars fl 1876–1888 Leuchars & Son London goldsmith's firm fl ca 1845–1902 Two-branched candlestick circular domed foot shaft rests ball no finial enclosed three-quarters height plate- ring extend movable arms S-shaped twisted wires split ends terminating cylindrical sockets candles foot engraved Pilawa coat arms motto beneath nine-baton count's crown 1881 1882 Great Britain England London Lighting Height 27 cm width 32 cm depth 11.5 cm weight 1082 g metallic two-armed candlestick rounded base central stem topped small knob sits neutral background curve outward decorative spirals ending cylindrical holders object shades silver gray reflections subtle highlights.