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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-48645

Description

Broad circular base with bulbous column heavily decorated with floral and foliate scrolls. Plain socket with repoussed removable floral and foliate bobeche. Weighted base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
copper (metal)
plating (metal coating)
silver (metal)
acanthus (motif)
Rococo Revival
Sheffield plate
Silver
Copper
Plated
Acanthus
Sheffield
Rococo Revival
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

Used At Rundlet-May House,

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

12 (H), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1496.1

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