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Candlestick "2 Lights, Root Base, Slide Extinguisher"

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Dateca. 1905

MediumBronze | Glass

DimensionsOverall: 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2705

Terms

Art Nouveau
New York

Collections

Glass Art

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DescriptionCast bronze, glass blown into copper tops, reticulated candelabra in the "Root" design with a five-section base that divides into small feet. The candle holders are screwed into two arms which are adjustable as to height and are held in place with a screw. Also attached is a rest for a snuffer now missing. The tall support shaft is plain and has a flattened finial bent at an angle. The candle sockets have twenty-one apertures of alternating sized into which opaque jade-green glass was blown.

Label TextCandlestick "2 Lights, Root Base, Slide Extinguisher" Tiffany Studios, New York, Early 20th century Cast bronze, glass blown into copper tops Mark stamped: TIFFANY STUDIOS/ NEW YORK/ 18001/ 1237 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 712705 Added by:AGM