Candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
20th century
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 11 1/2 in. × 7 1/8 in. (29.2 × 18.1 cm)
Overall (b): 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Description:
Pair of molded sheet brass candlesticks with relief decoration, flat circular bases, bulbous shaft with gadrooned decoration and circular bobeche with molded circles and dashes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.62ab
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, these candlesticks had been converted to electric lamps. The bases have many small holes; bulbous part of shaft has some small holes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 21 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass whale oil lamp; circular molded base; baluster stem and fuel reservoir.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1961.3a
Gallery Label:
This oil lamp is attributed to William Homes Webb.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
37574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
1800-1870
Medium:
Brass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 28.6 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of gilt brass candlesticks with beading, acanthus leaves fluting and imbricated ornament; separate beaded candle socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of A. E. Gallatin
Object Number:
1952.401a
Marks:
struck: beneath base: "B"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
37570
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
17th century base, 20th century shaft
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 21 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with domed base, baluster sahft with faceted knop, cylindrical socket with molded rims and bands.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.69
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37568
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1625-1675
Medium:
Brass, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. ( 21.6 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with domed base, baluster shaft, cylindrical holder with cut out circles on either side and pewter insert.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.70
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1675
eMuseum Object ID:
37541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of iron and wood candlesticks with circular wooden shaped bases attached to a cylindrical tube with a spiraling groove which a slide fits into to elevate the candle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.73a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
37540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick with reflector cap
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. ( 32.4 x 13 cm )
Description:
Metal candlestick with circular base, straight shaft and spring release socket; separate dome shaped cover with hooded hole to secure to candlestick and open hole.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1935.161ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37539
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks (2)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1550-1650
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 × 6 3/8 in. (21.9 × 16.2 cm)
Description:
Pair of nearly identical candlesticks with raised bobeche with stepped domed stem base, with multi-flange knop stem with cylindrical rimmed sockets with two rectangular pierced holes on each side.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1537a
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
37538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Brass, gold-plated
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 5 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of brass and gold plated candlesticks with circular bases decorated on the surface with a band of leaves, tapered shaft set on three paws, top of shaft adorned with three molded stars, capital composed of three molded owls with partially opened wings.
Object Number:
INV.662ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1500-1600
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with inverted saucer base swelling into a multiple turned shaft topped with a rim; a bobeche is located half-way along of the side of the stick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.29
Marks:
inscribed: under base: "D" and "11"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1600
eMuseum Object ID:
37429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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