The Wellby Collection

Candelabra

Petrus Josephus Fonson

silver

1752

31 cm height

Inscription/Mark: 'Edward H. Wellby, 1893. A memento of Mother's birthday gifts' (engraved underneath)
Inscription/Mark: three worn marks; interpreted by M. Wellby to be for Petrus Josephus Fonson (struck on the edge of the base)
Inscription/Mark: Lion rampant for Brussels (Struck on the edge of the base)
Maker's mark: for Petrus Josephus Fonson (worn) (struck on the underside of each driptray (2))

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Place of Creation: Brussels

WA2013.1.333.2

Two-branched candelabra, silver, the socket and branches detachable. Lobed octagonal form, rising in tiers with a baluster shaft. One of a pair with WA2013.1.333.1.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.