Chamber candlestick or taperstick
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Chamber candlestick or taperstick

TitleChamber candlestick or taperstick
ArtistJohn Figg
Date1849–50 19th century
MediumSilver
ClassificationMetalwork-Silver
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Louise and David Braver, 2006
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chamber candlestick or taperstick” is a work by John Figg, dated 1849–50. It is executed in silver and classified as metalwork-silver. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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