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Spiral candlesticks

Scope note

Candlesticks consisting of a helix which is wound from a wrought iron strip or rod forming the stem of the candlestick mounted on a wooden base. A sufficient space is left between each turn of the spiral to allow a cup or disc containing the candle socket with a side projection to be raised or lowered by rotation within the spiral.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000180864

Broader Terms used

candlesticks

Equivalent Terms used

spiral candlestick

Created

13yrs ago

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