Accession No
1923.233
Description
Copper alloy socketed candlestick. Flat, circular base with a series of concentric circle designs on the top; the stem is baluster style with a middle knop widening at the top to form the candle socket.The base and stem are in two pieces attached through the base with a rivet. The surface of the metal is corroded.
Place
Europe; ?British Isles; ?England
Period
Post Medieval 15th century
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.233; 120
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Brass; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
90mm x 155mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Historic label on the underside reads '120'
Event Date
Author: Aedan Jones
Description (Physical description)
Brass candle stick with circular ball and slender shaft terminating in a socket
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
'An exact parallel was found in the v and A's online collection dated to the 15th Century M.571-1911'
Event Date 14/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
Context (Amendments / updates)
After finding an exact parallel this object was date to the 15th Century
Event Date 14/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy socketed candlestick. Flat, circular base with a series of concentric circle designs on the top; the stem is baluster style with a middle knop widening at the top to form the candle socket.The base and stem are in two pieces attached through the base with a rivet. The surface of the metal is corroded.
Event Date 14/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
FM:45289
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