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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-17380

Description

Circular base, the top of which is decorated w/ a fluted section resembling four rings of string and decorated w/ a flower motif; the stem rises to a smaller base and is decorated w/ the same pattern, only on a smaller scale. Extendable shaft w/ moldings at top, and terminating in a circular mouth, again w/ the flower and string pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
copper (metal)
silver (metal)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Copper
Flower
Silver
CANDLESTICK

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.25 x 4.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Jesse Gwendolyn Morse

Accession Number

1969.58B

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