Caption

Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian/George III style. Single-candle candlestick supported on a circular profiled stepped foot, decorated with a knurled band of stylised acanthus twig with flowers on a seeded background; faceted stem enclosed at the bottom by lanceolate leaves, widening towards the top and terminating in a ring decorated with knurled oak leaves; vase sleeve with lanceolate leaves at the bottom, faceted above with a slightly rolled-up edge. Dated 1789/1790. London, England. Material: metal — lighting object. Height 29.8 cm; width 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A tall, slender metal candlestick with a flared cup at the top, a narrow stem with decorative fluted and leaf-like patterns, and a round stepped base featuring a band of raised ornamental motifs; the object appears smooth and reflective with visible highlights and shadows, and the colors visible are shades of silver, gray, and white.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_322

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.3Mb (605.1Kb) / 11.3in x 20.0in / 3399 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Single-candle candlestick John Schofield fl 1776–1796 Classicism Georgian George III style Single-candle candlestick supported circular profiled stepped foot decorated knurled band stylised acanthus twig flowers seeded background faceted stem enclosed bottom lanceolate leaves widening towards top terminating ring decorated knurled oak leaves vase sleeve faceted slightly rolled-up edge Dated 1789 1790 London England Material metal lighting object Height 29.8 cm width 13.8 cm weight approx 680 g tall slender metal candlestick flared cup narrow stem decorative fluted leaf- patterns round stepped base featuring band raised ornamental motifs object smooth reflective visible highlights shadows colors visible shades silver gray white.