| Accession # |
86.181.2 |
|
Maker |
Gorham Manufacturing Company
|
| Title |
Candlestick, One of Pair |
| Date |
ca. 1897 |
| Medium |
Silver |
| Dimensions |
10 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. (26.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm) |
| Marks |
On top of base near one corner: "[lion, anchor, Gothic G] / STERLING [indistinct date letter, circular] / 110" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
H. Randolph Lever Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 3, Shelf C (Special Exhibition)
|
| Description |
Cast, tri-corner base with beaded edge, encrusted with flowers and rocaille scrollwork. From center of base rises spiraled stem of sprouting acanthus foliage at top of which is a capital of scrollwork forming drip pan. Above drip pan is cylindrical beaded socket.
CONDITION: Normal wear; fine. |
