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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-5495

Description

Tripod base with pedestal surmounted by round top; legs are cut off; top is replaced with marble slab; feet are new casters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
CANDLESTAND

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

24.25 x 11 x 10.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.811

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