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Candlesticks

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1755-1800

GUSN

GUSN-26045

Description

Square beaded socket. Columnar form w/ fluted base. Base w/ molded swag design over a central medallion (3 sides w/ sunflowers; 1 side w/ heraldic form of man's leg in stocking or nail armor.) Black leg= Gilman family crest.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
families
heraldry
Sheffield plate
Sheffield
Heraldry
Family
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.5 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1438AB

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