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Candelabrum

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5163

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candelabras (candleholders)
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
gilding
acanthus (motif)
floral patterns
swags
Brass
Slip Cast
Acanthus
Swag
Floral
Gilded
CANDELABRUM

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.25 (H), 6.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.547

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