Caption

Two-candle candlestick by William Leuchars fl. 1876–1888, Leuchars & Son London; goldsmiths, fl. ca. 1845–1902. Two-branched candlestick on a circular domed foot; the shaft rests on a ball no finial, enclosed at 3/4 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 candle sockets. The foot is engraved with the Pilawa coat of arms with the motto beneath a nine-baton count's crown. 1881–1882. England, London. Lighting. Height 27 cm, width 32 cm, depth 11.5 cm, weight 1082 g., A metallic object viewed from below showing a curved oval base with a tarnished, stained surface and a few irregular dark spots and patches of discoloration; attached to the base are several shiny tubular metal rods and rounded fittings forming a looped structure above the base; visible colors include silver, gray, brown, beige, and darker rust-toned areas against a pale neutral background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_194

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97.4Mb (1.3Mb) / 19.9in x 19.0in / 5977 x 5698 (300dpi)

Keywords

Two-candle candlestick William Leuchars fl 1876–1888 Leuchars & Son London goldsmiths fl ca 1845–1902 Two-branched candlestick circular domed foot shaft rests ball no finial enclosed 3 4 height plate- ring extend movable arms S-shaped twisted wires split ends terminating cylindrical candle sockets engraved Pilawa coat arms motto beneath nine-baton count's crown 1881–1882 England London Lighting Height 27 cm width 32 cm depth 11.5 cm weight 1082 g metallic object viewed showing curved oval base tarnished stained surface irregular dark spots patches discoloration attached base several shiny tubular metal rods rounded fittings forming looped structure visible colors include silver gray brown beige darker rust-toned areas pale neutral background.