Candlestand
- Object Name:
- Candlestand
- Object ID:
- 1966.030.15
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1810
- Description:
- Candlestand, tripod. White pine. Oval top with rounded edges. Top is decorated with a lightly burned line 3/4" from edge, simulating stringing. Shaft has a cylindrical base and top, between which are urn and baluster turnings. Three cabriole legs having rounded upper surfaces with snake feet, having distinct platforms. Turning block screwed between two cleats with a rotating wooden catch that is screwed at its center to underside of table top. Entire table is stained dark. Top is considerably different from base; top is probably a replacement.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-26.75 D-18 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. This accession includes: furniture, glass, tie-backs, mirror knobs, miscellaneous brass hardware and articles.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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