Candlestand
- Object Name:
- Candlestand
- Object ID:
- 1985.053.02
- Place of Origin:
- Probably northeastern Massachusetts or New Hampshire
- Date:
- 1790-1820
- Description:
- Candlestand, tilt-top, Hepplewhite style. Elongated octagonal tabletop, on a turned central post, with tripod spider legs. Top sits on a block at top of central post. Rod in that block serves as hinge mechanism for tilting of the tabletop. Brass locking mechanism. Central post is bulbous shaped, with ring turnings on lower end. Legs square to rectangular in cross-section, with rings of inlay 1.75" above feet. Pads added to each foot.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-30.25 W-21 D-18 inches
- Provenance:
- Formerly owned by Elizabeth I. Wilson Kent (1832-1919) of Chester, NH. Elizabeth Kent was donor's great aunt (Helen's grandfather's sister).
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Helen Guild Peterson
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