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Candlestick

Designer: Marion Anderson Noyes, American, 1907-2002
Manufacturer: Towle Silversmiths
Medium: Silver
Place Manufactured: USA
Dates: ca. 1955
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (19.1 x 24.1 x 10.8 cm)
Markings: Stamped on base on interior of candle holder : "TOWLE / STERLING / 11 / FILLED REINFORCED"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 1992.40.32
Credit Line: Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes
Image: Overall, 1992.40.32_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007

Catalogue Description: Silver candlestick with plastic accent. Bud-shaped candle holder with flat top and flared lip; tapers to narrow tubular stem that curves down in spiraling shape to form base, stem has black plastic tip with rounded end. Condition: Good; small nicks and spotting.

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