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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-25664

Description

One of a pair of pewter candlesticks. Square molded base rises to ring and elongated baluster form, which flares to round rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Candleholder
Candlestick
Candlestick

Inscription

"LEINZEN" w/ figure

Maker

Leinzen (Maker)

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

9 1/8 x 3 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.470.2

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