Pair of Silver candle lamp holders from the Meyers family, c. 1910-1920
Entry/Object ID
1987.44.1
Description
Acc. No. 87.44.1
Subject Category: Household, decorative
Date or Period: C. 1910 to 1920
Object: Candle lamps (with shades)
Description: Pair of matching silver plated removable candle lamp holders with shades. Cut-out design silver plated shades (signed Gorham) have removable liners (in three colors of red, pink & orange) with beaded fringe. The shades rest on holders attached to celluloid covered tubes (concealing springs which push up the candles as they burn). The candle lamps are adaptable to any candlestick.
Size: H-10 inches.
History of Object: Ornamental candle lamps from the dining table of the H. H. Meyers family, 2021 Alameda Avenue.
Acquired from:
Jeanette Meyers
Date: 7-29-87
