On View
Not on viewCandlesticks
Date1700s (?)
Terms
- Candlesticks
- Brass
Dimensions17.77 × 7.61 × 7.61 cm (7 × 3 × 3 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell
Object numberH1591A
DescriptionStem hollow, cast in two halves, brazed together (seam not visible), and finished on a lathe. Bottom of stem spread inside hole in top of base. Base rectangular, with angled corners, sloping sides and rounded (worn) edges. In center is round section with moldings; tapering straight section to stem. Turnings on stem: reel, bulb, vase-like shape, bulb, reel, bulb, straight section at socket, drip pan at top. At one time probably had ejector through stem, now missing. Wired for electricity (wire emerges from bottom of base).
