Collection Highlights
Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Sheffield plate
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/8 x 5 x 3 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Cast and seamed Sheffield plate candlestick; straight oval shaft supporting an applied, stepped, flared oval socket; shaft applied to an oval, molded foot with inscribed rings around the sides; filled with shellac or tar; no maker's marks.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Laureuce Eyre
Object Number
1958.43
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this candlestick was used by Michael Leib, a German, who came to the United States during the Revolutionary War to help George Washington.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.