John Wirgman
Set of Four Candlesticks
1753-1754
Physical Qualities
Silver, 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Dorothy McIlvain Scott Collection
Object Number
2012.352.1-4
Bearing London hallmarks for 1754-1755, these large columnar candlesticks with elaborate Corinthian capitals brought classical architecture to the dinner table.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Dorothy McIlvain Scott, Baltimore, by purchase 1972; Shrubsole, New York and London
Markings: Fully marked under base: date letter 't' - 1754; crowned leopard head-city mark for London; Lion passant-standard mark for Sterling silver; makers mark-initials J.W.
On View at the BMA
