Candleholder (parts)

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGF 22
• Date: 1702
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: On ball: CL MW / on loop: JENS ULRICH 1702
  Ball / candleholder
  
• 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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