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Candelabra

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-175506

Description

Pair (a&b) of bronze (?) Rococo Revival candelbra with gilded appearance. Each candelbra with three candle holders extended from mail body like arms. Arms and shafts in molded form of floral trail and canthus leaves. Dished holders with six acanthus leaves around base of each holder. Molded, scrolled base at bottom of shaft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candelabras (candleholders)
bronze (metal)
gilding
Rococo Revival
acanthus (motif)
Candelabrum

Additional Identification Number

1993.699

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.699.1-.2

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