Candlestick

ca. 1720

Not on view

This candlestick is of the "George I" type, so called because they became popular during that monarch's reign. "George I" candlesticks have square bases with canted corners and similarly paneled columns and cups.

(See 38.138.1, .2 for pair.)

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Candlestick
Date: ca. 1720
Geography: Probably made in United States
Culture: American
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Allan B. A. Bradley, 1938
Object Number: 38.138.2
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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