Candlestick
England
1875-1910
Measurements
10 in x 3-7/8 in x 3-7/8 in
Materials
Brass
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.
Accession Number
1971.803
Condition Notes
The candlestick is broken apart just below the urn-shaped candle socket. The break occurred before 1971.
Provenance
Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner
Comments
This candlestick appears to be a later reproduction of an earlier style dating from about 1780 to 1810 or 1820. The candlestick is a heavy casting; period examples tended to be lighter because of the expense of the metal. In design, the candlestick has uncharacteristically several additional molded details. The reeding on the candle socket urn also suggests a later date.
A large-headed screw or bolt holds the base to the bottom of the shaft. This may be a repair If it is original, it represents additional evidence of the late time-frame for the stick.
