Candlestick
- Object Name:
- Candlestick
- Object ID:
- 1955.170 a
- Place of Origin:
- Sheffield, England (probably)
- Date:
- 1830-1850
- Description:
- Candlestick, one of a set with a cone-shaped candle snuffer (1955.170 a-b). Silver plate. Vase-shaped candle holder with slotted opening at base attached to shallow, round dish. Finger handle attached to dish. Rim of candle holder and rim of dish decorated with leafy scrollwork. Top of finger holder decorated with a large, floral design. End of finger holder is pierced. Hole in center of dish. Piece of cellophane tape on bottom with donor information. Number "706" scratched on bottom.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-4.25 W-6.4 Dia-5.8 inches
- Provenance:
- One of a large collection of household decorative furnishings from the donors family. Given in memory of the donor's aunt, Ellen Cuthbert Roberts (1857-1910), of Philadelphia, PA. Donor reported that her aunt cared for the items during her long life, and then left them to the donor.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Alice Roberts Turner, in memory of Ellen Cuthbert Roberts
- Subjects:
- Candlesticks, Silver
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