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Candlestick

Candlestick
Object name 
Candlestick
Date 
1840-1860
Medium 
Pewter
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description 
Pair of pewter candlesticks with inverted saucer base, baluster shaped shaft and socket with bobeche.
Credit Line 
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number 
1967.57ab
Marks 
inscribed: under base: "REED & BARTON"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group