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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-5574

Description

Tripod paw feet, cylindrical base, reeded column with projecting arm and candle socket; section surmounting column missing; design shows classical influence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
casting (process)
metal
Unidentified Metal
Slip Cast
CANDLESTICK

Inscription

Illegible inscription inside base.

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

8.625 x 4.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.877

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