Object Details
- Description
- Candlestick with an incurved cylindrical candle cup or socket on footed bowl-shaped base atop a tapered hexagonal stem with compressed-ball knop ending in a circular flared or trumpet-shaped drip pan on hexagonal stepped base. Molded rim and socket have one seam; hollow shaft cast in two vertical sections. Socket exterior with partial stamp of "PR" in raised serif letters inside a crowned shield. One of two candlesticks, DL*383563A-B.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Date made
- 1702 - 1754
- Credit Line
- Estate of Arthur Michael
- Physical Description
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6 3/8 in x 3 3/4 in; 16.1925 cm x 9.525 cm
- Object Name
- candlestick
- Object Type
- Candleholders
- candleholders
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