Candle Holder

Manufacturer / Maker Yale and Towne Mfg. Co. Stamford, Connecticut, 1869 - 2001

Date1902

Mediumceramic, wax

Dimensions6 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mr. Morley Knight Dunn

Object numberPC1981.146.3

DescriptionThis ceramic candle holder is vibrant orange bell-like form, with a cup-shaped top, a small stem, and a cylindrical body with a slightly flared bottom edge. Candle remains are visible in the cup-shaped holder. What appears to be a hand-painted, minimalistic rendition of a cluster of flowers and leaves is visible along the top of the central body. The underside of the candle holder reveals a hollowed base.

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