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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-16395

Description

Circular stepped base with cast foliate and floral border, surmounted by a floral knop. Bulbous baluster stem with leafage followed by a floral knop. Circular socket, removable floral bobeche and a weighted base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
casting (process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Silver
Slip Cast
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1495.2

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