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Pair of 'Lyon-faced' candlesticks

Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill, 1769–1770

Two candlesticks from a set of four made during the time when there was no assay office in Birmingham. Boulton and Fothergill had to send all their silver to Chester, 72 miles away, to be assayed. The design is said to have been inspired by Boulton's travels in France in 1765 and quickly became very desirable. The other 2 candlesticks are in Soho House, Birmingham.

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Title of artwork, date

Pair of 'Lyon-faced' candlesticks, 1769–1770

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

Height: 32.5 cm

Grant

4973

Total cost

19893

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