Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.228 a-b

Description

Brass chamberstick. The base (b) is in the shape of a flower; is decorated with six Greek classical pommels. The handle is in the shape of a large leaf; the socket is decorated with a vine and similar smaller leaves. The socket also has a detachable bobeche (a).

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Piece of tape in socket with the "#1260".

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.228 A-B

MP.94.228a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (5.7 x 17.1 cm)

Material

brass

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom