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Candlestick, One of Pair

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1865-present
Medium: Silver
Place Manufactured: 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
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 86.181.1
Credit Line: H. Randolph Lever Fund
Image: Group, 86.181.1_86.181.2_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007

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.

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