Keywords: Louis-Joseph Lenhendrick - Pair of Candlesticks - Walters 571696, 571697.jpg One of the most influential silversmiths of the mid 18th century François Thomas Germain 1726-1783 is thought to have introduced this popular model of candlestick in Paris in 1757-1758 Germain also sponsored Lenhendrick's membership as a master goldsmith in the corporation goldsmith's guild in 1747 middle Other date century 18 silver cm 27 3 accession number 57 1696 57 1697 77425 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters place of origin Paris France Walters Art Museum license Candlesticks Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Collections of the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review François-Thomas Germain |