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Candle holder with hood and handle

Candle holder with hood and handle
Object name 
Candle holder with hood and handle
Date 
1860-1900
Medium 
Tin
Dimensions 
Overall: 15 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. ( 38.7 x 12.4 cm )
Description 
Tin candlestick with a circular molded base; cylindrical shape with compressed bull with rib and socket with bobeche; attached is a tin cover/ reflector with chimney; socket is spring loaded.
Credit Line 
Gift of E. B. Child
Object Number 
1933.86ab
Marks 
marked: under base: star within a circle and an anchor in a circle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.