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Candlestick

Sellew and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Candlestick by Sellew and Company. This candlestick is made of metal and appears to be silver in color. The base of the candlestick is wide and flat. The stem is shaped with a narrow neck and a bulbous middle section. There are decorative rings on the stem. The top of the candlestick has a small dish-like area for holding a candle. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1832–60
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
498 × 624 px
Museum record:
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