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1926

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2015

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Candlestick (England)

This is a candlestick. It is dated 1878–1879 and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 11.6 x 8.3 x 8.3cm (4 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4in.)

It has the following markings

"RH", lion passant, leopard's head, "C" inpointed shield, and head of Victoria.

Cite this object as

Candlestick (England); silver; H x W x D: 11.6 x 8.3 x 8.3cm (4 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-133-a,b

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