Candlestick, one of pair

Date1745-1765

Artist/Maker William Lee

MediumBrass

DimensionsOH: 8 1/4"; Base: 4 1/8" square

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-100,1

DescriptionCandlestick, cylindrical socket with hexagonally scalloped flange, median and base ring; cylindrical knopped stem, the upper knop somewhat square; domed base with 8 lobes forming a square with petal corners.
MarkingsStamped WM Lee incuse on underside of base
ProvenanceVendor: Mrs. Lawrence J. Ullman, Tarrytown, NY