Candlestick, one of pair

Date1759-1780

Artist/Maker William Lee

MediumBrass

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

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-100,2

DescriptionCandlestick, cylindrical socket with hexagonally scalloped flange, median and base ring; cylindrical knopped stem, the upper knop somewhat squared; 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