Candlesticks

Terms

Candlesticks
Iron
Wood

Dimensions17.77 × 10.15 cm (7 × 4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell (1940)

Object numberH1588

DescriptionConsists of iron candlestick attached to wooden base. Carved crudely, dome-shaped where candlestick is attached. No finish on wood. Candlestick is sheet of iron in shape of tube, with slot in side. 3 notches to rest socket handle in along slot. Tube fits in iron ring with handle extending off it. Extends out, then down. Socket is thin tube of sheet iron with bottom. Handle riveted to bottom extends at slight angle, knob on end of it. Socket slides freely in tube with handle fitting through slot. Socket can be easily removed, will fall out if turned upside down. Wired for electricity, socket wedged in top for bulb. Wire and bulb socket removed at this time.