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Candlesticks

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1933

GUSN

GUSN-7555

Description

Octagonal stepped base surmounted by faceted baluster stem terminating in cupped socket. Removeable circular bobeche has scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
plate (material)
white metal
Brass
Unidentified Metal
CANDLESTICKS

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

9.125 x 5.063 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.385.1

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