Candelabra
Parker and Perry
Category
Metalwork
Date
1813
Materials
Ormolu
Measurements
390 x 170 x 170 mm
Place of origin
Fleet Street
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 608539.2.2
Summary
One of two ormolu candelabra, possibly a base for other branches. Two naked putti embrace around a scroll stem. Heavy foliate rococo base and acanthus leaf candle holder. Converted to electricity. Manufactured by Parker and Perry of 69 Fleet Street, London in 1813.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust by Edith Teresa Hulton, Lady Berwick (1890-1972).
Marks and inscriptions
Parker and Perry 69 Fleet Street, London June 4th 1813 (base engraved)
Makers and roles
Parker and Perry