Candlestand, two-light

Date1750 - 1800

MediumMaple

Dimensions34" OH of which 9" at top is threaded; 10 1/2 " Diam of tray; 9 1/2"L x 8 3/8"W Base;

Object number1996.BH.40

DescriptionMaple candlestand has square base and sits on 4 pegged legs. The top nine inches on the central post is threaded. It allows a double-armed candleholder to be raised at various levels. Just below the threading is a circular tray. Top of square base is decorated with repetitive gouging on two sides. Tray is plain.
ProvenanceIsabella Carleton Wilde, NYC. Mrs. Rockefeller purchased Feb.. 23,1933.