Candlestand
- Object Name:
- Candlestand
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.006
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- circa 1810
- Description:
- Candlestand. Tripod. Octagonal top decorated at center with an oval of simulated light-colored line stringing. Shaft with cylindrical base and top, between which are urn, ring and vase turnings; urn encircled by numerous decorative incised lines. Three outflaring sabre legs, rectilinear in cross-section and flattened on bottom surface at ends. Top birch; remainder maple. Shaft is doweled into a rectangular cleat which is screwed to the underside of the top. Simulated stringing made from putty. Underside of top has bevelled edges. Tops of legs project beyond sides of shaft in contrast with more sophisticated examples. Refinished; stained dark. Remnants of dark paint on underside of legs. A series of tack holes around edge of table on underside.
- Material:
- Wood
Birch
Maple - Dimensions:
- H-27.5 W-18 D-13.25 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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