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Candlestick

Richard Syng (free 1687)

1698–99

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 20.7 cm x W. 14 cm x D.14 cm (8 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 5 9/16 in.); Weight: 343 gm (11 0z)

Credit LineAnonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number33.83

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on each base, the crest and motto of of Hazlerigg or Hesilrige, poss. for Sir Thomas Hesilrige, 4th Baronet, of Noseley Hall, co. Leicester (1664-1700); an unidentified crest and motto (a demiwoman nude; MOTTO: Vivat solum post funera virtu). INSCRIPTIONS: scratched on underside of each base, 1698 and c200/2. ProvenanceAnonymous Gift to the MFA in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914). (Accession Date: March 2, 1933)