Pair of candlesticks by Matthew Fenton and Co.

Pair of candlesticks 1773 - 1783

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This pair of silver candlesticks, created by Matthew Fenton and Co. between 1773 and 1783, are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The candlesticks are intricately designed, with a central urn-shaped candleholder and a square base adorned with intricate details. They showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of the period and are considered a fine example of Neoclassical design in silverware.

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