Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object Number:
INV.14175
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 30.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate candlestick; tapered conical shaft with an applied, cast convex shoulder with chased acanthus scrolls around the edge and a baluster neck, supporting a cast incurved socket with an applied, chased acanthus scroll and gadrooned rim; shaft set on a cast circular foot with a band of acanthus scrolls and gadrooning; pedestal raised in the center to a circular platform with an acanthus scroll edge; base weighted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





