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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-55968

Description

Candlestand with tripod base with three tapered cabriole legs with incised lines on each edge of front face. Pedestal composed of ring turnings and baluster forms. Hexagonal top with stringing and corresponding diamond form in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
birch (wood)
cherry (wood)
inlay (process)
Federal
Candleholder
Candlestand
Candlestand

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 x 18 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Louise Stimson

Accession Number

1981.48

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