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Candlestick

Sellew and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by Sellew and Company is a metal candlestick with a wide, flat base that tapers upward. The base has a slight lip around the edge. A short, rounded section rises from the base, followed by a narrow, elongated section with three rounded, stacked decorative elements. The top section is short and flared. The entire object appears to be made of a single piece of metal and exhibits signs of wear. The background is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1832–60
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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