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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-17304

Description

Top is of two pieces of wood; thin strip of inlay around edge; top has truncated corners and is secured to base w/ five screws. Base: six ring turnings on columnar shape descending into tripod base; snake feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
cherry (wood)
cherry (wood)
Cherry
CANDLESTAND

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

28.5 x 16.875 x 17.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1951.183

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