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Erik Magnussen

Candlestick

Maker

Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer

Title

Candlestick

Year

1928

Medium

  • Silver with turquoise

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silver with turquoise

Materials

sterling silver, turquoise

Geography

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Dimensions

34.9 x 16.8 x 16.8 cm (13 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Marked: GORHAM EM [lion] [anchor] G / STERLING / 45

Credit / Object Number

Credit

The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc.

Object Number

1991.126.182.1

Type

  • Lighting Devices

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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Candlestick, 1928
Silver with turquoise
34.9 x 16.8 x 16.8 cm (13 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches)
The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc. 1991.126.182.1

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