Candelabrum (one of a pair)


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Neoclassical style; 1832
France

This is probably one of the pair of candelabras that Eliza Ridgely purchased for 365 francs in Paris in October 1834 shortly before she and her family returned home. The figures are representations of Cupid and Psyche.

Bronze, brass. H 78, W 27 cm
Hampton National Historic Site, HAMP 9043