Candlesticks

DateLate 1700s to Early 1800s

Terms

Candlesticks
Brass
Iron

Dimensions22.84 × 10.15 cm (9 × 4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Cummings E. Davis (1886)

Object numberH707B

DescriptionCandlestick. Stem hollow cast in two halves, brazed together (seam not visible), finished on lathe. Edge of base has alternate convex and concave scalloping (6 ea.). Low base with circular center rising to stem. Turnings on stem; small rings at bottom, plain shaft, reel, bulb with scalloped edge, reel, vase form, straight section at candle socket, and small ring and reel leading into drip pan with scalloped edge at top. Ejectors (stored seperately) consist of an iron rod which went through stem, with brass disk at top which slid up and down candle socket, and brass button on bottom. Ejector removed when candlestick wired for electric light. Electric socket set into candle socket, wire fed through stem.