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Candlestick
French
about 1700
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
27.94 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John G. Greene
Accession Number62.799
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionOne of a pair, with 62.798. Molded circular base, hexagonal flange, four-sided columnar shaft. molded rim and band one third down at vertical plate in hollow shaft. Painted with chinoiserie designs in blue; coat of arms in acanthus cartouche of Lingendes family of Moulin on foot.
InscriptionsGummed paper label on underside of foot, inscribed in pencil, "Nichols"
Fragment of printed French auction [?] catalogue entry pasted to underside, describing object and identifying the Lingendes coat of arms.
Fragment of printed French auction [?] catalogue entry pasted to underside, describing object and identifying the Lingendes coat of arms.