Traveling candlestick

Joseph-Pierre-Jacques Duguay (French, born 1724, master 1756, recorded 1793)

1756–57

Object PlaceParis, France

Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver

Dimensions12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.)

Credit LineElizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection

Accession number1993.389.1

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsMaker's Mark: a crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, JD, a shell (Dennis, 122). WMaker's Mark: a crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, JD, a shell (Dennis, 122). Warden's Mark: 1756-1757: a crowned q (Dennis, 225). Charge Mark: for small worarden's Mark: 1756-1757: a crowned q (Dennis, 225). Charge Mark: for small work, 1756-1762: a harrow (Dennis, 122). Other: guarantee mark used after 1838: ak, 1756-1762: a harrow (Dennis, 122). Other: guarantee mark used after 1838: asmall boar's head (Tardy, p. 173); an illegible mark, possibly a profile head small boar's head (Tardy, p. 173); an illegible mark, possibly a profile head , see 1993.389.2. , see 1993.389.2.

ProvenanceBy 1956, S. J. Phillips, London (dealer); Spring 1956, purchased by Elizabeth Parke Firestone (1897-1990) and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (1898-1973), Akron, OH and Newport, RI; 1993