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SAMUEL YELLIN; Massive candelabrum

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SAMUEL YELLIN; Important, massive wrought-iron floor candelabrum, Philadelphia, 1920s; Provenance: Gift to present owner from Clare Yellin. Collection of Peter Renzetti; Publication: Jack Andrews, ''Samuel Yellin: Metalworker,'' 1992, p. 8; Unsigned; 62'' x 23''; Note: Possibly made for the Washington National Cathedral, this candelabrum was photographed in what Yellin called ''My Room'' at his Arch Street, Philadelphia shop where he operated beginning in 1915.

Fine original patina. Some candle wax residue from normal use.Per Jack Andrew's book on Yellin, there are two published images of this candelabrum (or a nearly identical example) in Yellin's personal room/study at his Arch St. location in Philadelphia.

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