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ASSEMBLED PAIR OF MIDWESTERN DOLPHIN CANDLESTICKS,

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ASSEMBLED PAIR OF MIDWESTERN DOLPHIN CANDLESTICKS, colorless, each hexagonal socket above a dolphin standard and circular base, appear to be single-piece construction. One socket is just slightly larger than the other. Probably M'Kee & Brother/Brothers, Pittsburgh. 1855-1875. 9" high, 4 7/8" diameter bases.
Reference: M'Kee & Brothers 1859-1871 trade catalogs, pp. 24, 55, 145, and 178.
Provenance: The Duff & Molly Allen Collection.The Duff & Molly Allen Collection. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 12/11/90, lot #111 (one), $440

Excellent condition, both with a few flakes/mold roughness under the edge of socket rims and under base, one with several annealing lines to top of dolphin which do have some depth

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