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1860-1880
GUSN-18227
Pressed tin and brass candlestick. Inscribed with international patent marks. Hexagonal shape with round holder. Body of holder formed by independent panels, handle on side. Embossed floral design on base.
chambersticks
brass (alloy)
tin (metal)
floral patterns
Candleholder
Candlestick
Chamberstick
Chamberstick
"BREV. JTAL VOL 174 No 170/ PAT. ESPAN. 31446/ ENGL. LETTERS PAT 6851-03/ UEST PAT. 16468 UNG PAT 26775/ D.R.P. 143338/ BREVETE S.G.D.G./ 334068" (impressed)
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
2 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2318.2
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