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One of a Pair of Candlesticks Candlestick
This is a Candlestick. It was manufactured by Richard Hodd & Son. It is dated 1878 and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
bequest of
Mrs. John Innes Kane.
It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 11.5 x 8 x 8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
It has the following markings
On the side of the candlestick base: [1] "R.H / R.H", impressed (maker's mark) [2] Leopard's head, impressed (town mark, London, 1822–) [3] "C" in a shield, impressed (date letter, 1878) [4] Lion passant, impressed (standard mark, British) [5] Head of Queen Victoria, (duty mark, 1838–1890) On the inside of candlestick well: [1] "1545", impressed (possible model number)
Cite this object as
One of a Pair of Candlesticks Candlestick; Manufactured by Richard Hodd & Son; silver; H x W x D: 11.5 x 8 x 8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-132-a,b