Sconce
David Willaume (Metz 1658 - 1741)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
1699
Materials
Silver
Measurements
340 x 240 mm
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Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 436572.2
Summary
One of a pair of William III sconces formed as scrolled pilasters decorated with applied acanthus foliage with a pendant flower spray at the base, pierced crown and sceptres above. The scroll branches chased with foliage, the undersides of the waxpans chased with foliage on matted ground with a knurled rim. The sockets partly chased with palm leaves. Made by David Willaume and dated 1699.
Makers and roles
David Willaume (Metz 1658 - 1741), goldsmith