Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustable chamberstick candle holder
Object name
Adjustable chamberstick candle holder
Date
1840-1860
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 6 in. ( 10.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Brass chamberstick with saucer base cylindrical shaft with slide and ring handle with thumbrest.
Credit Line
Gift oif John V. Irwin
Object Number
1959.112
Gallery Label
There was an envelope tied to the stick from Mr. James J. Heslin.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
