Candelabra branch
Category
Silver
Date
1770
Materials
Silver-gilt
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1656408.1.2
Summary
Candelabra branch, from one of a pair of 18th century Portuguese cast silver-gilt three-light candleabra, the three arm branch with central bud finial and drip-pans and sconces conforming to the candlestick. Maker's mark R.C. linked, Orporto, circa 1770, in mid-18th century English style, the hexafoil bases with shell motifs and coloured borders have knopped and fluted stems.