Name/Title
4-branch candelabras with porcelain base, c. 1850Entry/Object ID
2013.13.1Description
Acc. No. 13.13.1 A, B
Subject Category: Household, decorative
Date or Period: circa mid-19th Century
Object: Candelabra pair, electrified
Description: A pair of 4-branch candelabras supported by elaborate gilded bases with insets of hand painted floral Sevres porcelain on a turquoise blue background. The upper sections, which were originally for candles, have attached leaves, roses and lilies soldered to the branches. These candelabras appear to have been electrified quite early.
H-28”
History of Object: A candelabra pair that originally belonged to Alfred and Rita Stagnaro. Mr. Stagnaro was in the art glass business on Webster St., Alameda, and is said to have been the second person to own a house built in the Fernside area. It was donated by the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stagnaro, Alrita Murphy.
Acquired from: Alrita Murphy
Date: 02/15/2013
Loc: Meyers House living room
