Candlestand

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestand

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.883

Description

Candlestand, double: Brass finial on wrought iron round rod, brass round disk, thin, on shaft above three strap legs, curved, and terminating in three crude toes; on shaft, adjustable arm, bears candle holder at each end; candleholders have tapered cylindrical sockets, saucer-shaped drip shelves; arm also has two curved hooks for accessories, such as snuffers.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1799 Date made: r. 1768 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

#310 (1 OF 3)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

58-1/4 in

Width

17-1/2 in

Depth

15 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 58 1/4 x 17 1/2 x 15 in. (148 x 44.5 x 38.1 cm)

Material

Wrought iron, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Rusted and pitted surface throughout; brass parts have slightly dull surface and some pitting; round brass plate at base is slightly dented throughout; feet are worn along tri-toe edges.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, SW Corner