Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2014.

Candlestand

MakerAttributed to James Woodward (American, 1769 - 1839)

Dateca. 1815-25

MediumMahogany

Dimensions25 3/4 × 14 3/16 in. (65.4 × 36 cm)

ClassificationsAmerican art

Credit LineGift of Mary Willoughby Hill Staley

Object number2014.6

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DescriptionThis mahogany candlestand is 25 3/4 inches tall and has a circular top 14 1/16 inches in diameter. It is constructed of a total of 8 pieces of wood. Its 18 inch turned support column is joined to three curved “spider” legs to create a tripod base occupying a circular space of roughly 12 inches in diameter. The round top is hinged to the column on one side, locked in place with a spring bolt, and may be folded down. When the top is lowered, the total height of the piece is 33 1/8 inches. There are no marks or inscriptions.
Label TextCandlestand, ca. 1815–25 Mahogany Gift of Mary Willoughby Hill Staley 2014.6