Pair of Candlesticks

Germany

1810-20

  • Titles Pair of Candlesticks (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 11 1/8 × 3 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (28.2 × 8.5 × 8.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.276B
  • Work Type candlestick
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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