‘Surrey’ enamel candlestick draws admirers in New York
This exceptional candlestick belongs to a small group of cast and enamelled brass wares made in the second half of the 17th century. All are distinguished by their method of production: unlike champlévé or cloisonné decoration, the enamelled fields were cast in the mould.
For many years these were referred to as ‘Surrey enamels’ but evidence now makes a strong case for…