Candlestand

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestand

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.880

Description

Candle stand and rushlight holder: Brass finial on round rod, with brass ball at bottom, and set on three arched legs; attached to rod is adjustable arm holding brass candleholder with cylindrical cup with pickwick hole, brass drip shelf, and at top of twisted curved arm, pincer-like rushlight holder.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

#181

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

48-1/2 in

Width

15-3/4 in

Depth

13 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 48 1/2 x 15 3/4 x 13 in. (123.2 x 40 x 33 cm)

Material

Iron Wrought, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Pole at top is slightly bent at center; rusted and pitted surface throughout; brass finials (top and base) have dull surface; brass candlestick and drip pan have dull surface; wax residue on rushlight holder; does appear to be a compilation of parts.

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