Chamber candlestick with snuffers

James Gould

1738–39

Not on view

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Title: Chamber candlestick with snuffers
Maker: James Gould (active 1722–47)
Date: 1738–39
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (9.5 × 19.1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Louise and David Braver, 2006
Object Number: 2006.470.5a–c
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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