1860-1890
GUSN-20369
Tin holders for Christams tree candles. Some have triangular bases w/ simple cylindrical holders; others are tiny flower-shaped holders w/ thin stems connected to ceramic balls, either blue or yellow, at bottom. Also contains 2 door knockers and one knick-knack: a gilded tin umbrella on a round base. All stored in a wooden box w/ a hinged lid, painted brown.
candleholders
Christmas trees
earthenware
tin (metal)
Christmas
Tin
Earthenware
Christmas
HOLDER, CANDLE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
8.5 x 17.25 x 7.75 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.3524
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