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Culture:French (probably)
Title:candlestick
Date Made:ca. 1740
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:base metal: pewter
Place Made:France (probably)
Measurements:overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 19.05 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm
Accession Number:  HD 55.029A
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
One of two pewter candlesticks (similar but unmatched) with each stamped "NBL" on the underside rim. One also has initials on the underside rim, one of which seems to be a "T". The candlesticks have a molded band around the rim; over a straight candle socket with two incised bands; a band of gadrooning over a molded knop, one flatter on one candlestick than the other; baluster stem; a band of gadrooning over a molded knop, one flatter on one candlestick than the other; recessed center surrounded by a curb for catching wax drips; and octagonal base. This was a popular form that was made in silver, brass, pewter, and paktong.

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