A PREVIOUSLY UNIDENTIFIED CANDLE VASE MODEL BY MATTHEW BOULT

A pair of George III ormolu mounted Blue John candle vases by Matthew Boulton.
Note: The lower ormolu mounts to the socles are of later date.
The design drawing for these candle vases is one of a small group of drawings for unidentified pieces assembled by Nicholas Goodison in his book on the work of Matthew Boulton. Most of the other drawings allocate specific objects to each design.

Literature: Nicholas Goodison, Matthew Boulton: Ormolu, 2002, p. 318, figs 310-12.
Illustrated:
Art Treasures exhibition catalogue, 1958, pl. 41.

Exhibitions: Art Treasures exhibition, 1958, Bath; with Charles Angell Ltd.
The Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, London, 1972; with Norman Adams Ltd.