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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1885-1914

GUSN

GUSN-66560

Description

Oval base; gadrooned hourglass shaft; straight, overhanging lip

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
plating (metal coating)
silver (metal)
Candleholder
Candlestick
Candlestick

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.391

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