Candlestick, One of Pair

• Artist: Gorham Manufacturing Company (Maker)
• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: ca. 1897
• Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. (26.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
• Markings: On top of base near one corner: [lion, anchor, Gothic G] / STERLING [indistinct date letter, circular] / 110
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 4-Rotating 4W20
• Exhibitions:
  • 19th-Century Modern (September 2, 2011 through April 1, 2012)
• Accession Number: 86.181.1
• Image: 86.181.1_86.181.2_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
Cast, tri-corner base with beaded edge is encrusted with flowers and rocaille scrollwork. From center of base rises spiraled stem of sprouting acanthus foliage at top of which is capital of scrollwork forming drip pan. Above drip pan is cylindrical beaded socket. CONDITION: Normal wear; fine.