Lamp base
Antony Gibbs (Tyntesfield 1841 - 1907)
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1891
Materials
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11193
Summary
A pair of Renaissance style ornamentally turned ivory candle sticks or lamp bases on hexagonal tapering bases alternately mounted with grisaille-style blue and white enamel bosses and pink coral relief carvings including putto, cupid, Diana and Athena, one of which is missing from each. Each has a label underneath around a central hole reading; A. GIBBS - 1891 - FECIT.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Antony Gibbs (Tyntesfield 1841 - 1907)