Candlestand
- Object Name:
- Candlestand
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.003
- Place of Origin:
- New England, possibly Connecticut
- Date:
- 1800
- Description:
- Candlestand, tripod. Square top of serpentine outline, rounded at corners. Incised ornament at center of top in simulation of an inlaid pattern (spiderweb shape). Shaft with cylindrical base and top between which are urn and ring turnings; the urn is spirally fluted. Three cabriole legs with projecting knees and snake feet. Each leg is notched on lower edge near juncture with shaft, base of which is also notched on each face. Shaft is doweled into a rectangular cleat with chamfered edges which is screwed to the underside of the top. It is of light, golden wood (maple).
- Material:
- Wood
Maple - Dimensions:
- H-25.5 W-14.75 D-14.75 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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