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Candlestand

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-288575

Description

Tilt-top candlestand with circular top, vase-shaped pedestal with carved acanthus leaves. Three cabriole legs with leaf carving on knees and claw-and-ball feet. Top with lighter wood inlay.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tilt-top tables
wood (plant material)
Candlestand

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States, New England

Dimensions

26 3/4 x 12 3/4 (HxW), 8 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.296

Date

1750-1800 (Possibly)

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