Candle Stand

Furniture

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Candle Stand

Description

Wooden candle stand on three legs dovetailed into the turned shank. Coated with a thick, almost black finish.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1750 - 1800

Time Period

18th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

66 cm

Diameter

38.7 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of top.

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Notes

The shank has been broken and repaired multiple times. The three legs have broken away from the shank. Bottom of shank has metal plates also fastened on to the underside of the legs. The top is supported by a massive batten and is nailed and screwed onto the batten.