Three-Arm Candelabrum Candelabrum

Valentijn Casper Bömke

1766

silver

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Two ornate silver candelabra stand side-by-side against a dark background. Each candelabrum features a central stem with branches supporting multiple candle holders. Two ornate silver candelabra stand side-by-side against a dark background. Each candelabrum features a central stem with branches supporting multiple candle holders. One of a pair of identical three-arm candelabra in form of an oak tree. Each candelabrum base outlined by three reverse curves; column represents a tree trunk (from which the lower branches have been cut) with leaves at the top and four twisting branches; three branches have acorn candle sockets and floral-foliate bobeches. Branch section, bobeches, and candle sockets removable. Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane