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Candlestick

Candlestick
Object name 
Candlestick
Date 
1800-1840
Medium 
Pewter
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 14.3 x 9.8 cm )
Description 
Pewter baluster-shaped candlestick with overhanging bobeche, molded circular base with engraved rings, also rings under bobeche.
Credit Line 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number 
1922.96
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.