Candlestick (One of a Pair)

• Artist: Morey and Smith (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1857-1860
• Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (18.4 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) "MORBY & SMITH" in arch, outlined with serrated border; ends of border touch next stamp (2) "WARRANTED / […]OSTON" outlined with serrated border (3) "2" outlined with serrated border
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf J
• Accession Number: 45.10.28
• Image: 45.10.28.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter candlestick, heavy. Round stepped-dome base rises to shaft with several bulbous and pointed disks above and below a central ovoid form; shaft supports the thick, cylindrical bôbeche that tapers toward top and flares out into a wide rim with rounded edge. Of a pair with 45.10.29. CONDITION: Good; few dings and large pit marks; overall tarnish; heavy scratches around bôbeche, especially on inside.