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Candlestick (one of a pair)

(American, about 1752–1831)
(American, 1754–1827)
about 1790
Object PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Clymer in memory of her husband, Dr. George Clymer
Accession number56.594
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ClassificationsSilver hollowware
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Description
The Richardson brothers came from a long line of Philadelphia silversmiths and inherited their father's workshop, in 1777. They formed these impressive Neoclassical candlesticks in the shape of Roman Doric columns.
ProvenanceDescended in the family to Dr. George Clymer.
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Joseph Richardson, Jr.
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Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1790
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1790
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1790
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1795
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1795
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1790
Joseph Richardson, Jr.
about 1790