ECS-S.196:2-2022
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.196:2-2022
Object type
Identification
Title
Kelly Candlestick
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Large silver and English walnut candlestick decorated at the top with lily patterns in low relief and central knops chased with oak leaves; the square bases are chased with roving lines, oak leaves and leaf images with engraved lettering in Latin between the leaves.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 775mm
width (base): 265mm
width (base): 265mm
Inscription
Engraved lettering around the base: 'VIRTUS PRECEPTORIS EST INGENIORUM NOTARE DISCRIMINA'
Physical description
Large silver and English walnut candlestick decorated at the top with lily patterns in low relief and central knops, situated half way up, chased with oak leaves; the square bases are chased with roving lines, oak leaves and leaf images with engraved lettering in Latin between the leaves.
Production
Person
Kelly, Rod, 1956 - ? (Silversmith)
Date
2015-2018
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by Eton College in 2015 as part of a project to design new works for use in Eton College Chapel, along with Miriam Hanid's Lily Chalice and Paten and Thompson's 'Mouseman' Altar
