One of a Pair of Candlesticks
Classification
metalwork
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane
Accession Number
1926-37-133-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant pair of candlesticks represented here by one example, hails from the workshop of Richard Hodd &, a London-based metalworker active from 1872 to 1880. Crafted in 1878 during the height of the Victorian era, it reflects the period's fascination with refined domestic objects that blended functionality with ornamental flair. As electricity was still a novelty, candlesticks like these illuminated middle- and upper-class homes,izing hospitality and status. Classified as metalwork, this piece exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship of British makers who often worked in silver, brass, or e...