Silver candlestick
One of a pair of candlesticks which belonged to Mrs Elizabeth Cook, widow of Captain James Cook. Engraved on the base is Cook's crest, (awarded after his death), a raised arm holding a Union Flag. Motto, "Circa Orbem". The candlestick has a square moulded base decorated with beading and acanthus leaves and a pedestal stem of square section with a narrow neck and removable socket lining. The base is weighted and covered with wood underneath.
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Object Details
ID: | PLT0027 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Candlestick |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Parsons, John, & Co |
Places: | Sheffield |
Date made: | 1784 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
Measurements: | Overall: 286 mm x 121 mm |
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