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Candelabra (one of a pair)
about 1885
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
45 x 38 cm (17 11/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Ladies Committee of the MFA
Accession Number1981.418
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
DescriptionThis candelabra has a slender reeded balaster shaft and candle cups, all encircled with a delicate banding of foliate ornament. Graceful twisted arms holding four additional candles are finely reeded to echo the design of the central baluster. The top elements are easily removed allowing the shaft to be used as a plain candlestick.
Marks
Stamped on the side of the base "SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW / STERLING / [several psuedo marks] 50"
InscriptionsEngraved in script on the side of the foot rim of both candelabra: "J. Randolph Coolidge to Julia Coolidge Dec. 18th 1885"
ProvenanceNovember 18, 1981, gift of the Ladies Committee of the MFA to MFA.