Candlestick, early 18th century (CH 18425001)
Summary
Molded foot with shaped edge, supporting a slightly curved horizontal tray for snuffer and, at right angles to it, a threaded cylinder and a loop handle with a thumb rest. Engraved with walled tower, key and glove. Center post cut out for snuffer; at junction, pair of arms with bobeches, cylindrical candleholders, and finials.
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product design and decorative arts in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
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cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
Date
1700 - 1800
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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Copyright info
public domain