Stepped octagonal base with swag and floral motifs in recessed panels, supports an acanthus cluster, seven ring and sausage turned branches support seven candle sockets, gilded.
candelabras (candleholders)
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
gilding
acanthus (motif)
floral patterns
swags
Brass
Slip Cast
Acanthus
Swag
Floral
Gilded
CANDELABRUM
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
11.25 (H), 6.125 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.547
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