Technical Description
A rare pair of Ashford Black Marble candlesticks produced in the mid 19th century in Derbyshire. Each candlestick has a different set of four etched classical figures.
You can find some excellent inlaid and engraved examples at Derby Museum, Buxton Museum, and Chatsworth House. Online there are a few fine inlaid examples, however, the neo-classical etched examples are extremely rare, a pair even more so.
Date & Origin
Derbyshire, England, 1850
Condition
Excellent, normal wear for their age, no chips cracks or restoration...minor grazes to a few of the corners on the feet.
Dimensions
Height: 25.5cm Base : 98cm square
Internal Reference: 2021081307
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA838511
Dateline of this antique is 1850
Height is 25.5cm (10.0inches)
Width is 9.8cm (3.9inches)
Depth is 9.8cm (3.9inches)
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