Disc Candlestick;Disc Candlestick

From Mattatuck Museum

Chase Brass & Copper Company Inc (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)
Ruth Gerth (associated with)
William Gerth (associated with)

1934 – 1938 (Date manufactured/created)
1934 – 1938 (Date manufactured/created)

chromium, chromium

Candleholder, Candleholder

4 3/4 in. H X 8 1/2 in. W X 4 in. D
4 3/4 in. H X 8 1/2 in. W X 4 in. D X L , Weight , Diameter , Circumference Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: overall
Framed?: NoDimensions Extent: overall
Framed?: No

A holder for two candles. The design is comprised of one large vertical disc mounted on a circular base. Two smaller, horizontal discs attach to the sides of the vertical disc with drop cylinders for holding candles. The material is polished chrome for maximum reflective quality. Ruth and William Gerth designed the "Disc" Candlestick (Chase Item No. 24005). 

Purchase. The Acquisition Fund, 1984.
Purchase. The Acquisition Fund, 1984.

Accession/ID Number 84.2.8b