ENGLISH
Candelabra c.1845-7
104.5 x 25.5 x 43.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 41208
Dining Room, Osborne House
A tall candelabra; bird finial, twelve scrolling bronze branches in two tiers with drip pans and cups of gilt bronze, on column with mounts and collars of patinated gilt bronze with stylised foliage and animals masks; black slate pedestal on a concave sided triangular base.
Provenance
Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert, on her birthday, 24th May 1846. [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 456]
DENIÈRE BRONZE FACTORY (C. 1797-1903)
Mantel Clock second half eighteenth century
Slate, gilt metal | 77.8 x 50.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 41210
Dining Room, Osborne House
A mantel clock of black slate, bronze and gilt bronze with a striking movement; a tall pedimented portico case with projecting pilasters and cornice, on stepped base; between pilasters seated figure of bearded man and male and female amorini.
Provenance
Given to Queen Victoria by the Prince Consort, 24 May 1846.
[Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 456]