Artist:William Braisted Heyer
Medium: Silver
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Dates:1795–1800
Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (19.7 x 12.1 x 12.1cm)
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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 1998.97.4a-b
Catalogue Description: Candlestick (a) with detachable bobeche (b). Candlestick (a) stands on a square foot with applied, die-rolled, garooned band at edge, stepped dome rising to baluster stem with four shallow flutes; urn-shaped candle socket into which fit the bobeches. Detachable bobeche (b) is square with applied, die-rolled, garooned border; dished in the center around socket. Condition: Two dents on lower shoulder of socket, proper right rear; small dent on lower stem below this. One corner of bobeche bent slightly downward. Otherwise, normal wear and scratches.