Name/Title

Candlestand

Description

Square top on turned stems with three Chippendale legs, ending in self feet. Turned shank pegged to batten attached to underside of rectangular top, pegged to the top. Four modern screws attach batten to top. Rounded feet, same width as legs. Heavily stained dark brown finish. Mahogany with varnish finish. Damaged leg broken with loss on the shank just below the urn that has been repaired by regluing. Legs fitted into base of shank by dovetail grooving.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1780 - 1820

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

65.4 cm

Dimension Notes

Top: 34.3 cm x 33.6 cm

Materials

Material

Wood (mahogany)

Material Notes

Probably Mahogany

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Modern screws. One leg broken off with piece of the shank and reglued.

General Notes

Note

Notes: Key item - "In case of fire", to be removed. Status: OK