Silver candelabrum

This silver gilt candelabrum was presented to Robert Napier in 1844 by the Officers of the Royal Navy in recognition of his assistance to their studies in the construction and management of steam vessels.

Royal Navy - Silver gilt candelabrum presented in thanks to Robert Napier, a Clyde shipbuider and marine engineer, by the Officers of the Royal Navy, 1844

Regarded as father of the Clyde shipbuilding and marine engineering industries, Robert Napier was born in Dumbarton in 1791. Among his achievements were the engines for the first four Cunard liners and a series of liners and naval vessels.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-733-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1995.561
• Date: 1844
  Around 1844
  
• Material: Silver gilt. Inscription: To Robert Napier Esq of the Lancefield and Falcon Foundries, Glasgow, 1844, This Candelabrum is presented by ...
  Candelabrum
  
• Dimensions: 732 mm H x 475 mm Dia
  
• What: Candelabrum
  
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• Who: Lancefield and Falcon Foundries, Glasgow
  Robert Napier (Owner)
  Royal Navy (British sea forces)
  
• Where: Scotland, River Clyde
  
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