Candlestick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 14 cm )
Description:
Iron candlestick with saucer bottom; shaft screws into base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1494
Marks:
typed: round paper sticker on bottom: "2462 [?]"
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with urn-shaped socket above three wedding band flanges on faceted, shouldered stem with flaring circular base that joins square foot withfour feet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1943.295
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sconce
Classification:
Date:
1770-1830
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/4 x 5 in. ( 12.7 x 8.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Chased sheet brass base and reflector with cast candle socket probably removed from an older candlestick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1965.38
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 20 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with baluster molded stem; replaced lead-filled modern base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.37
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12726
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 in. ( 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Stamped brass sheet metal candle socket which is removable from hollow painted sheet brass base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marguerite Weiderman
Object Number:
1946.111ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
12725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Traveling candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Cast brass candlestick with saucer base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1925.120a
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the candleholder unscrews from the base and the base and the cup screw together, most likely for travel purposes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Brass, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with hexagonal base, six sided shaft with three ring turnings and vertical slide.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1965.41a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
12723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging lamp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Iron, brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 4 3/8 in. ( 33 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Cast iron hanging lamp with a cylindrical oil font screw knob, and hung from hinged hook with pointed end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.30
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Extinguisher
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 4.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Funnel-shaped extinguisher with strap finger loop attached to mid-section with two coiled strap "arms" on either side with coiled metal strap on tip.
Object Number:
INV.3307
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12720
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamberstick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 9 in. ( 11.1 x 23.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Single candle holder with slide mechanism on shaft with bobeche at rim, fixed onto domed center of domed saucer base with wide flaring brim and rolled rim made of sheet metal; circular strap handle with semicircular loop.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1495
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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12719
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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