Iron candlestand

Dateca. 1950

Mediumiron

Dimensions12 × 6 3/4 × 10 1/8 in. (30.5 × 17.1 × 25.7 cm)

Donor credit lineAlbert E. Aston Lighting Collection

Object number1977.41.19

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionIron candlestand with tripod support (3 legs) of twisted ironwork. Three sockets for candles. Supported by flattened iron in bird form. Square drip catchers.
A candelabra in wrought iron called Lilla Tuppstaken (The little rooster candle holder), possibly of Swedish manufacture/catalogued in other sources as Shabbat Candle holders, Byelorussia, ca. 1900-1950.

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