Candlestick with Detachable Bobeche, One of a Pair

Artist:William Braisted Heyer

Medium: Silver

Geograhical Locations:

• New York, New York, United States

Dates:1795–1800

Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 in. (19.7 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm)

Collections:

• Decorative Arts and Design

Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 1998.97.5a-b

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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