Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Luce Center
Candle holder
Object Number:
1953.475
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Emerald green pattern-molded glass candle holder; cylindrical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-over rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Gallery Label:
Candle holders like this, also known as Christmas or Vigil lights, were probably intended to be hung or placed in a rack or frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
