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CANDELABRA, ONE OF A PAIR

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The candelabra has a flat base scalloped with a cut sunburst underneath. The faceted stem is bulging at the bottom, topped by two gilt bronze branches with leaves and flower buds. There are two attached cut glass rosettes at juncture of branches. The branches each support cut glass urn-shaped candle sockets and metal inserts and twelve prisms hanging from each rim. The central finial is spear-shaped in faceted cut glass.

Object name:
CANDELABRA, ONE OF A PAIR
Made from:
Glass -- gilt bronze
Made in:
England
Date made:
ca. 1820
Size:
36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.217.2
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973