Electroplated candlestick

One of a pair of electroplated candlesticks. It has wieghted bases, which are covered in baize. It is decorated with scrolls, foliage and vines. There are two knops on the stems of irregular shape and decorated with vines. The candle socket has an outer collar pierced with holes. The baize base is worn and the inner iron layer is rusted.

Object Details

ID: PLT0194
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Candlestick
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Alberta (1863)
People: Broad, George Alexander
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 270 x 145 mm