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Candle Holder
Italian?
14th–15th century
Medium/Technique
Iron
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 1.19
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albertine W. F. Valentine, residuary legatee under the will of Hervey E. Wetzel
Accession Number19.633
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMetalwork
Tools and equipment – Lighting devices
Tools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionFour legs, square rod supporting simple flower-like socket. Originally painted yellow? Mate to 19.632.
ProvenanceBy 1914, Hervey E. Wetzel (b. 1888 - d. 1918), Boston; 1918, by inheritance from her cousin, Mrs. Albertine W. F. Valentine, Chicago [see note 1]; 1919, gift of Mrs. Albertine W. F. Valentine, residuary legatee under the will of Hervey E. Wetzel, to the MFA. (Accession date: March 31, 1919)
Notes:
[1] See Wetzel's will of November 8, 1918.
Notes:
[1] See Wetzel's will of November 8, 1918.