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Candelabra
Designed by: Christopher Dresser (Scottish, 1834–1904)
Manufactured by: Benham and Froud Co. (London)
Manufactured by: Benham and Froud Co. (London)
English
about 1870
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Metal; brass
Dimensions
24.6 cm (9 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Herbert Heidelberger
Accession Number1991.1053
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMetalwork
Tools and equipment – Lighting devices
Tools and equipment – Lighting devices
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.