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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-6323

Description

Central long cylindrical socket; oblong handle with cut-out to hang on nail or hook; rectangular matchbox holder; all resting on slightly dished round drip pan or saucer base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
Brass
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.625 x 6.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1228

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