John Schofield
Candelabrum
1798/1799
Physical Qualities
Sterling silver, 21 x 17 3/4 in.
Credit Line
Gift of C. Tilghman Levering, Baltimore
Object Number
1999.735.1
Wealthy Marylanders imported high quality silver from London during the colonial and early Federal periods. This regal candelabrum, one of a pair, is engraved with the initials JAD for John and Ann Donnell, who lived at Willow Brook. So is its mate, which is on view in the adjacent case. The oval drawing room from Willow Brook was added to the BMA’s collection in 1965.
C. Tilghman Levering, Baltimore; made for John and Ann Donnell of Willow Brook
Inscribed: Engraved initials: "JAD"
Markings: 1a - maker's marks; lion profile, lion head w/crown, "C", figure profile; "I.S." (on side of base) 1b - maker's marks; figure profile, lion profile, "C", "I.S." (on side), "JAD" initials 1c - maker's marks; "STERLING 925/1000 FINE", three unidentifiable marks (on side of connector, on bottom of two side dishes, on underside of side candleholders - 5 placements total) 1d - maker's marks; figure profile, lion profile, "C", "I.S." (on side), "JAD" initials 1e - maker's marks; figure profile, lion profile, "C", "I.S." (on side)
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Chestertown/Case 1
