Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustable candle holder
Object Number:
1963.128
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. ( 94.9 x 34 x 34 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron candlestand with tripod foot long, narrow shaft with adjustable rectangular bracket with crescent supporting leaf-shaped side bobeche with short socket, faceted ball finial on top of shaft
Gallery Label:
This is probably a 20th century reproduction of a colonial candlestand.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
