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A Set of Four Candlesticks Candlesticks
This is a candlesticks. It was made by William Williamson, John Hamilton and John Hamilton. It is dated 1729 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. and William M. Cahn, Jr..
It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D (a): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (c): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (d): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.)
It has the following markings
On base of candlestick (a): [1] “W*W” within the three pedals of a clover, impressed (maker’s mark, William Williamson I) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* [3] “K” in Gothic script, impressed (date letter,1729)* On neck of candlestick (a): [1] "I•H" beneath a crown, impressed (maker's mark, John Hamilton) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* On base of candlestick (b): 1] “W*W” within the three pedals of a clover, impressed (maker’s mark, William Williamson I) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* [3] “K” in Gothic script, impressed (date letter,1729)* On neck of candlestick (b): [1] "I•H" beneath a crown, impressed (maker's mark, John Hamilton) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* On base of candlestick (c): 1] “W*W” within the three pedals of a clover, impressed (maker’s mark, William Williamson I) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* [3] “K” in Gothic script, impressed (date letter,1729)* On neck of candlestick (c): [1] "I•H" beneath a crown, impressed (maker's mark, John Hamilton) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* On base of candlestick (d): 1] “W*W” within the three pedals of a clover, impressed (maker’s mark, William Williamson I) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* [3] “K” in Gothic script, impressed (date letter,1729)* On neck of candlestick (d): [1] "I•H" beneath a crown, impressed (maker's mark, John Hamilton) [2] Crowned harp, impressed (town mark, Dublin)* *Poorly Struck
It is inscribed
Crest on upper surface of base
Cite this object as
A Set of Four Candlesticks Candlesticks; Made by William Williamson, John Hamilton; Ireland; silver; H x W x D (a): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (c): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.) H x W x D (d): 15.4 × 10 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn; 1981-49-11-a/d
