Candlestick
Pierre Fromery
(German (Berlin), died in 1738)
about 1725–35
Object PlaceBerlin, Germany
Medium/TechniqueMetal, enameled copper with polychrome decoration and gold; mercury-gilded copper mounts
Dimensions14.6 x 9.9 x 12.1 cm (5 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Rita and Frits Markus
Accession number1982.783
On View
On viewClassificationsEnamels
Collections
These candlesticks were probably part of a lady's toilet service like the one shown on the opposite side of this gallery. The gold reliefs on the sockets, stems, and bases were made from molds of German coins and medals, and were a specialty of enamel artists in Berlin.
about 1755–60
about 1755–60
about 1500
One of Pair/One of Pair