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Candelabra

Designed by: Christopher Dresser (Scottish, 1834–1904)
Manufactured by: Benham and Froud Co. (London)
English
about 1870
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Metal: brass
Dimensions 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Herbert Heidelberger
Accession Number1991.1052
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope

DescriptionManufactured by Benham and Froud, London. Short stem surmounted by a cube forming junction between vertical support with cross-hatched decoration and two angled arms. All three terminate in circular bobeches with angled sides, four scrolled supports, and cylindrical candle sockets. The triangular base has friezes of engraved Egyptian-inspired plant motifs on each side. Three small scrolled feet support the base at each corner.