Candlestick
Probably Europe
1875-1925
Maker
R. J. L. (identity unknown)
Measurements
9-1/8 in x 4-1/4 in x 4-1/4 in
Materials
Pewter
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.4032
Inscription
“R.J.L.” is below winged figure within an oval touchmark stamped twice on the outside of the base.
Condition Notes
See "comments" below
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The columnar candlestick is made in three parts: the column is cast as a hollow cylinder with shallow reels at each end. It is soldered sloppily (appearing similar to a repair) to the top of the lower section, which includes the flared cone set above the square base, also cast as a unit. The third part is the removable bobeche. It is a cup with slightly oblique angles that is soldered to a wide rim made from a sheet of pewter.
The candlestick was originally one of a pair. The second candlestick, accession no. 1959.4032, was deaccessioned by Winterthur and sold at New England Auctions, August, 14, 1995, lot 933.
