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Chandelier

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1867-1868

GUSN

GUSN-18606

Description

Brass two-branch chandelier w/ 2 glass lamps and 1 frosted globe; elaborate grape vine decoration on branches; 4 circles w/ sun-like frosted design on globe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chandeliers (hanging lights)
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
vine scrolls
Brass
Glass
Vine
CHANDELIER

Inscription

On brass knob of B: ""VENUS. PAT. DEC. 10, 1867."" On wick holder of C: ""VENUS"" On brass knob of C: ""E. MILLER & CO./ MADE IN/ USA""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

E. Miller & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

39 x 33 x 5.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1283A-D

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