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Candlestick (one of a pair)
about 1790
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Clymer in memory of her husband, Dr. George Clymer
Accession Number56.594
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
The Richardson brothers came from a long line of Philadelphia silversmiths and inherited their father's workshop, in 1777. They formed these impressive Neoclassical candlesticks in the shape of Roman Doric columns.
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 522
ProvenanceDescended in the family to Dr. George Clymer.