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Candlestick and Rush Light on Stand

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-250458

Description

Iron candlestick with drip saucer and a rush light at theopposite end of an adjustable support; attached to spindle on a stand with a flower-shaped drip saucer with four heart-shaped petals, with a ring-shaped foot at the base; the spindle extends from a heart-shaped attachment at the base to a finial at the top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
iron (metal)
hearts (motifs)
Lighting
Iron
Candlestick

Associated Building

Used At Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1949.687

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