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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-255466

Description

Neoclassical simplictity of decoration on transistional Chippendale/Federal form. Gadrooned bobeche on candle socket having iron push-up. Cylindrical shaft flared out at gadrooned top with gadrooned topped squat urn shape below. domed cicular base with gadrooning above foot ring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Candlestick

Additional Identification Number

275.1981.1

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1999.480.1

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