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Candlestick

Edme-Pierre Balzac (Born 1705, master 1739; died about 1786)
French (Paris)
1742–43
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France

Medium/Technique Metal; silver
Dimensions Height x diameter: 27.9 x 15.2 cm (11 x 6 in.)
Credit Line Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession Number1993.354.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionOne of a set of six candlesticks. Cast with a shaped stepped circular base with spiral fluting. Chased foliage clusters divide the base into four sections each with two engraved lozenges. Squared baluster stem has four vertical bands of open leaf patterns. Stem rises to a shaped circular knop and nozzle. Nozzle has four chased shells at the base.
Marks Maker's Mark: a crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, EPB, a cinquefoil (Dennis, 30) Warden's Mark: 1742-1743: a crowned B (Dennis, 146). Charge Mark: 1738-1744: a crowned A with palm branches (Dennis, 108). Discharge Mark: 1733(?)-1775 for works intended for export: a little cow (Dennis, 125).