Pair of gilded and diamond-cut glass ‘Temple’ Lustre candlesticks
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Pair of gilded and diamond-cut glass ‘Temple’ Lustre candlesticks
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Pair of gilded and diamond-cut glass ‘Temple’ Lustre candlesticks:
the gilded ‘temple’ with four hexagonal cut glass pillars; dressed with long racemes of ‘chain pear’ prisms. Possibly by Blades, circa 1820 and restored.
Height: | 15½" | - | 38.5cm |
Width: | 5½" | - | 14.0cm |
Glossary Words
lustre
The literal meaning in French is 'chandelier', or 'shine'; in English, 'radiance' or 'reflected light'. This word is also used for a cut-glass candlestick, usually with a fringe of cut glass prisms.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
raceme
frond or pannicle of leaves, buds or glass drops.