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Description:

This turned brass candlestick and its mate 1991.0664.0960 are decorated with a series of incised rings and knobs along the stems. The bottom portion has a grease tray or drip pan for catching tallow drippings. The holes on the sides sometimes referred to as economy window or candle window were used to help remove candle stubs.

Date Made: 17th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Europe

Subject: LightingPharmacy

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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection

Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0961Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 1049Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0961

Object Name: candlestickOther Terms: candlestick; Furnishings

Physical Description: brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 21.5 cm x 12.5 cm; 8 7/16 in x 4 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7926-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_994397

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Candlestick