Lot Essay
This unusual chamber candlestick form seems to correspond to a pair described in John Bowcock's Memorandum Book for 4th May 1756. Bowcock was Clerk at the factory from 1753-58.
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CIRCA 1756-60
Details
A BOW CHAMBER CANDLESTICK AND AN OCTAGONAL DISH
CIRCA 1756-60
The first of leaf-moulded form, the underside moulded with strawberry leaves; the second painted with botanical sprays within a brown line rim
5 in. (12.7 cm.) and 7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1756-60
The first of leaf-moulded form, the underside moulded with strawberry leaves; the second painted with botanical sprays within a brown line rim
5 in. (12.7 cm.) and 7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) wide
Provenance
The first - The Frank Hurlbutt Collection
With Simon Spero, the first acquired 19 April 2012, the second acquired 25 March 2013.
With Simon Spero, the first acquired 19 April 2012, the second acquired 25 March 2013.
Exhibited
The first - Simon Spero, 2012, No. 13
The second - Simon Spero, 2012. No. 16
The second - Simon Spero, 2012. No. 16
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