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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two candlesticks, Candlestick by Gill, stood side by side on surface. Each has a round base and a long, thin stem with a ribbed section near the bottom. A flared section connects to a cylindrical stem. Clear glass chimney covers top of candlestick. Glass is shaped like a trumpet with a wide mouth. Background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Sheffield silver plate, free-blown glass
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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