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Candelabrum

A work made of derbyshire fluorspar and gilt bronze with tortoiseshell veneered wood.
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  • A work made of derbyshire fluorspar and gilt bronze with tortoiseshell veneered wood.

Date:

c. 1770

Artist:

Made by Matthew Boulton
English, 1728-1809
and John Fothergill
English, 1728-1782
Probably designed by Sir William Chambers
English, born Sweden, 1723-1796
Birmingham, England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Matthew Boulton

Title

Candelabrum

Place

Birmingham (Object made in)

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1765–1775

Medium

Derbyshire fluorspar and gilt bronze with tortoiseshell veneered wood

Dimensions

49.5 × 66 cm (19 1/2 × 26 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Medard W. Welch

Reference Number

1969.233

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