Candlestick

Marked by: John White (English (Dorset), about 1700–1789)

English

1737

Medium/Technique Silver

Dimensions Overall: 24.1 x 11.6 x 11.6 cm (9 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Weight: 50 oz (1555g)

Credit Line Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund

Accession Number2001.123.2

ON VIEW
Alan and Simone Hartman Galleries (Gallery 241A)

CollectionsEurope

ClassificationsSilver

Marks Struck twice under bases with maker's mark of John White.

ProvenanceProbably made for John, 2nd Lord King and Baron of Ockham (1706-40); after his death by descent within King family until to the Executry of the late Manon, Countess of Lovelace; May 12, 1993, sold by the Executry of the late Manon, Countess of Lovelace at Christie's, London, lot 145, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)