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Candlestand

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-286632

Description

Octagonal tilt-top candlestand with fluted urn-shaped shaft, three cabriole legs and spade feet. Edges of top with stringing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tilt-top tables
wood (plant material)
Candlestand

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

28 1/2 x 24 x 15 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.358

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