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Candlestand (one of a pair), ca. 1780–90, Carved and painted basswood, glass and gilded-bronze mounts

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Candlestand (one of a pair)

Maker unknown · ca. 1780–90

Medium: Carved and painted basswood, glass and gilded-bronze mounts
Dimensions: wt. approximated: 48 × 18 1/2 × 16 in., 15 lb. (121.9 × 47 × 40.6 cm, 6.8 kg)
Accession: 64.101.1059a, b
Credit line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Culture: British

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