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Candelabrum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candelabrum by Artist is a silver candelabra with a round base and a long, thin stem decorated with engravings. The stem features a large oval-shaped design in the center. Three arms extend from the top, each with a candleholder at the end. The arms are decorated with scrollwork and other engravings. The candleholders have a wide base and a narrow top. A small plate with engraved numbers is on the front of the base. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Sheffield silver plate
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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Palette