Candlestick (one of a pair)

ca. 1775–90

Not on view

Since ancient times, cut and polished chalcedony was very much sought after and used for jewelry and precious objects. The semi-transparent stone was believed to have apotropaic powers. It is possible that the facetted pieces used in the present examples have been re-cut from older objects to create these stylish neo-classical objects.

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Title: Candlestick (one of a pair)
Date: ca. 1775–90
Culture: probably French
Medium: Pale blue chalcedony, gilt bronze
Dimensions: Confirmed: 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in., 38.8oz. (24.1 × 10.5 cm, 1100.085g)
Classifications: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze, Natural Substances
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Object Number: 2019.283.87
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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