Candlesticks

DateLate 1600s to Early 1700s

Terms

Candlesticks
Brass
Iron

Dimensions12.69 × 5.08 × 5.08 cm (5 × 2 × 2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell

Object numberH1598A

DescriptionStems hollow cast in two pieces, brazed together (brazing seams not visible), and finished on a lathe. Bases square with sloping sides. Center sections of bases circular, taper up. Turnings: reel, bulbous ring, reel, larger ring, reel, straight section at socket, drip pan at top. Stem attached by fitting it through hole in top of base and spreading ends. Has ejectors for removing candle stubs consisting of an iron rod which fits through stem, with a brass disk at top which slidesup and down in candle socket, and button at bottom. Candles wired for electricity; ejectors removed and stored seperately, wire fed through stem to candle with bulb socket at top, feet added to bases at corners. Pair with H1598B.