Candelabrum
| Title | Candelabrum |
|---|---|
| Artist | Made by Matthew Boulton English, 1728-1809 and John Fothergill English, 1728-1782 Probably designed by Sir William Chambers English, born Sweden, 1723-1796 Birmingham, England |
| Date | c. 1770 18th century |
| Medium | Derbyshire fluorspar and gilt bronze with tortoiseshell veneered wood |
| Classification | candleholder - candelabra |
| Origin | Birmingham Birmingham |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Medard W. Welch |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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