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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-26112

Description

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
Brass
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1372

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