Candlestick

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

1982.6.17A

Description

Cast brass candlestick, one of a pair. Seamed construction with solid cast base; stem is peened into the base. Nozzle drip pan at top, stem with mushroom-shaped knop at top over smaller round knop on the lower section. Square base with incurved corners. Underside has been cleanly turned and scraped. Stamped on bottom: "GEORGE / GROVE".

Made/Created

Artist

George Grove

Date made

circa 1750

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

in an arc on base

Transcription

GEORGE GROVE

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

7-3/4 in

Width

4-1/8 in

Length

4-1/8 in

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Material

brass