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Electrified candlestick

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-308642

Description

Electrified brass candlestick. With loop handle on circular base, beaded shaft, and four button feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
wire
Candleholder
Candlestick
Candlestick

Inscription

BRYANT/ 250W 25ov/ PAT'D Nov 26, 1907 (Molded in the socket for electric light bulb)

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 6 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.499

Date

ca. 1907 (Possibly)

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