Candlestick "2 Lights, Root Base, Slide Extinguisher"
Manufacturer
Tiffany Studios
(American, 1902-1932)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1905
MediumBronze | Glass
DimensionsOverall: 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm)
InscribedInscribed on base: "Tiffany Studios/New York/1800 1267".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2705
Not on view
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 Published ReferencesKoch, GLASS-BRONZE-LAMPS, p. 106, No. 151.
