Pair of candlesticks

David Willaume I  (English, 1658–1741)

Date:
1710/11
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (.142 confirmed): 6 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in., 11 oz. 18 dwt. (15.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm, 0.3705kg) Overall (.143 confirmed): 6 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in., 11 oz. 11 dwt. (15.2 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm, 0.359kg)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary Strong Shattuck, 1935
Accession Number:
35.80.142, .143
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Inscription: (On base): engraved A R scratched weight .143 12-2 .142 12-10 scratched (on both) 243

    Marking: [1] Britannia; [2] Gothic P in pointed shield (London date letter for 1710-11); [3] lion's head erased; [4] WI, two mullets above, fleur-de-lis below, in reserve (maker's mark, David Willaume I) (Grimwade 3192) Location of marks: [1]-[4] on underside of base. [3] on nozzle

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