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Girandole

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-25680

Description

Rectangular base of black and gold marble; stamped, gilt metal support consisting of young boy and dog and various foliate and floral forms. Bobeche of flaring leaves from which dangle rectangular glass prisms. Flared candle cup with foliate decoration.

Details

Descriptive Terms

girandoles (candleholders)
glass (material)
marble (rock)
painting (coating)
metal
figure- and animal-derived motifs
dog (animal)
Unidentified Metal
Painted
Marble
Glass
Boy
Dog
Girandole

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13.75 x 5.625 x 3.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Louise Stimson

Accession Number

1981.50.2

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