Pair of three-light candelabra

William Pitts British

1808–9

Not on view

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Title: Pair of three-light candelabra
Maker: William Pitts (British, London 1790–1840 London)
Date: 1808–9
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Height (each): 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Ansell A. Elsey, in memory of Muriel Oberwager Elsey and the Honorable Charles A. Oberwager, 1987
Object Number: 1987.251.1, .2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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