Candlestick
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1845 - 1880
Materials
Brass and textile
Measurements
308 mm (Height); 155 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10199.2
Summary
One of two candlesticks, with stems made from real sword hilts and the three feet from real brass spurs. The hilt has a shagreen grip decorated with a three-part twisted thread, while the brass guard is decorated with an oval wreath enclosing two crossed swords surmounted by a crown. This candlestick also holds a used red candle. This sword would have been used by a General Officer.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
5 (engraving on hilt, just below guard)