A candle holder made of wrought iron featuring a tripod, a coil for its base and a handle. Each piece is attached to each other making it a singular object. The base is in a triangular shape and is raised by three twisting legs. The shape is reminscent of a tripod. In the middle is a coil, in the circumference of a candle extending upwards. Hidden in the middle of the coil is the candle holder's capital where a candle stick can be securely attached. The coil continues to extend horizontally then vertically down, ending in an outward arch. The final portion of the coil is used as the object's handle.

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1976	We acquired this object.
2006	We photographed this object.
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Candle Holder (Switzerland)

This is a Candle holder. It is dated ca. 1730 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is wrought iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by C. Helme Strater Jr., John B. Strater and Margaret S. Robinson. It is credited Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 18 x 13 x 13 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Candle Holder (Switzerland); wrought iron; H x W x D: 18 x 13 x 13 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection; 1976-1-125

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CLc4/
Accession Number 1976-1-125
Object ID 18489185