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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1730-1800

GUSN

GUSN-305579

Description

Tilt-top candlestand with octagonal top, turned vase-shaped pedestal, and three S-curved legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
wood (plant material)
Table
Table, Tilt-Top
Table, Tilt-Top

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

28 1/4 x 23 3/4 (HxW), 15 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.368

Date

1730-1800 (Possibly)

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