Candelabra
CultureEnglish
Date1866-1867
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 24 1/8 × 17 1/2 inches (61.28 × 44.45 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Julius C. Shapiro in memory of his wife, Dorothy K. Shapiro
Object number71-7/1.2.A-G
MarkingsMarks on lowest edge of base: IH&RR, lion passant, leopard's head, date L, queen's head, Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Morimer 4125
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DescriptionA - base; B - arm; C-G - bobechesBase of stepped foot and long ornamented shaft, decorated with sprial and C curves, small grapes and leaves, flowers, shells; four upturned faces on foot. Candelabra of 4 S-shaped arms covered wtih icanthus leaves and attached to a central shaft. At the end of each of the four amrs and the vertical shaft is a small saucer and vessel which is open at the top to receive the saucer shaped candle holders.
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