Candlestick with Detachable Bobeche, One of a Pair
Decorative Arts and Design
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MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
1795â1800
DIMENSIONS
7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 in. (19.7 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm)
MARKINGS
On each bobeche socket, in rectangle: "W.B. Heyer"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
1998.97.5a-b
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Wunsch Americana Foundation, Inc.
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Candlestick (a) with detachable bobeche (b). Candlestick (a) stands on a square foot with applied, die-rolled, garooned band at edge, stepped dome rising to baluster stem with four shallow flutes; urn-shaped candle socket into which fit the bobeches. Detachable bobeche (b) is square with applied, die-rolled, garooned border; dished in the center around socket.
Condition: Dent on upper shoulder of baluster of stem, rear side. One corner of bobeche bent downward. Otherwise, normal wear and scratches.
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