Lighting DevicesAmerican18th century
Candlestick (one of a pair)
1724
Artists
John BurtArtist
Dimensions
17.8 cm (7 in.) 4337.4 g
Provenance
Given to Tutor Nicholas Sever, Class of 1701, by his students in 1724. Rev. Winslow Warren Sever, descended in family. Gift to Harvard College. Class of 1818.
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