Candleholder (parts)

These two silver semi-circles are part of a candleholder which, when assembled, is in the form of a ball containing an open cup with a candle socket. The candleholder was made in Germany in 1702 by Jens Ulrich.

The two semi-circles have pierced nautical and mythological scenes within roundels. The semi-circle on the right is engraved`JENS/ULRICH/1702'.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-917-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGF 22
Date:	1702
Material:	Silver. Inscription: On ball: CL MW / on loop: JENS ULRICH 1702
Dimensions:	3.85" D
What:	Ball / candleholder
Subject:	Foreign lighting objects (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Jens Ulrich
Where:	Germany
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Description:	Hollow silver ball with pierced nautical and mythological scenes within roundels, engraved, containing an open cup with a small candle holder, from Germany, 1702
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