Collection Highlights
Decanter and stopper
1823-1845
1936.696ab
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle mold
Object name
Candle mold
Date
1800-1830
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 31.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Long hollow cast pewter tube (candle mold) with one rounded end with small opening in tip and band near other end; in relief foliage with raised inscription and geometric stamp on shaft.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1929.76
Marks
molded: with raised print: "FRAU STADT. IN LAECHSTAEDT. 6"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
