Candlestand
- Object Name:
- Candlestand
- Object ID:
- 1966.030.17
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1810
- Description:
- Candlestand. Tripod, with oval top (top appears to be a replacement). Maple and birch woods. The shaft has a cylindrical base and top, between which are urn and ring turnings. There are three serpentine legs with rectilinear cross-section. The top and shaft are of maple; the legs are of birch. The shaft is doweled into a rectangular mahogany cleat with chamfered edges which is screwed to the underside of the top (appears to be a replacement). The tops of the legs project beyond the sides of the shaft in contrast with more sophisticated examples.
- Material:
- Wood
Mahogany
Birch - Dimensions:
- H-27 L-18.25 D-12.125 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, furniture, and other decorative arts. This accession includes: furniture, glass, tie-backs, mirror knobs, miscellaneous brass hardware and articles. Many of the pieces in the Rogers' collection was acquired locally (Suncook, N.H.) from estate sales/auction or dealers, and used to furnish their Suncook, N.H. home.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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