Two cast iron, brass, bronze and marble candlesticks

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Two cast iron, brass, bronze and marble candlesticks

Entry/Object ID

1169

Description

Early 19th century: two cast iron, brass, bronze and marble candlesticks with two candle holders on each. Design of curling foliage and flower blossoms. Seated hound on marble base. According the donor, a curator at Mount Vernon identified the items as early 19th century. See ARC380 for a photo of the candlesticks with prisms, which have since been lost.

Acquisition

Accession

299

Source or Donor

Hopkins, Grover P.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal