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Candlestick Candlestick, early 18th century

This is a Candlestick. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irwin Untermyer, Esq..

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17 × 18 × 13 cm (6 11/16 × 7 1/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of base: [1] “PB” possible under a crown, impressed On underside of left tray: [1] “PB” possible under a crown, impressed On underside of right tray: [1] “PB” possible under a crown, impressed On underside of candleholder: [1] “PB” possible under a crown, impressed

Cite this object as

Candlestick Candlestick, early 18th century; silver; H x W x D: 17 × 18 × 13 cm (6 11/16 × 7 1/16 × 5 1/8 in.); 1959-165-1-a/c

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