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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-14196

Description

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised w/ 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
Brass
CANDLESTICK

Inscription

Inscribed on base: ""Little"" in red ink.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9.75 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.213.2

Date

1830-1870 (Possibly)

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