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Pair of "Manhattan" Candlesticks

Designer: Frederick Priess (American, 1913–1985)
Manufacturer: Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated (American, founded 1801)

"Contemporary Group" Candelabrum

Designer: Robert H. Ramp (American, 1920–2012)
Manufacturer: Reed and Barton (American, founded 1840)

Pair of Candlesticks

Designer: Kurt Eric Christoffersen (Danish, 1926–1981)
Manufacturer: International Sterling Craft Associates (American, 1952–1957/58)

Sinumbra Lamp

Maker, attributed to: William Carleton Company (American, ca. 1820–ca. 1870)

Set of Six Mirrored Sconces

Maker: Unknown

Oil Lamp

Manufacturer: Boston and Sandwich Glass Works (American, 1826–88)
Manufacturer: (burner) Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1880)

"Tricorne" Candleholders

Designer: Peter Müller-Munk (American, born Germany, 1904–1967)
Designer: Peter Muller-Munk Associates (active 1946–65)
Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert (Belgian, founded 1826)

Girandole Set

Manufacturer: Dietz, Brother & Co. (American, 1842–1855)

Pair of Girandoles

Manufacturer: William F. Shaw (American, 1845–1900)

Pair of Candlesticks

Designer: Herbert J. Hall (American, 1870–1923)
Manufacturer: Marblehead Pottery (American, 1904–36)

Table Lamp

Designer: Paul T. Frankl (American, born Austria, 1886–1958)
Manufacturer: Fulper Pottery Company (American, 1899–1935)

Anywhere Lamp

Designer: Greta von Nessen (American, born Sweden, 1898–1978)
Manufacturer: Nessen Studio, Incorporated (American, founded 1927)

Pair of Candlesticks

Maker: Vincent Ferrini (American, 1933–2020)

Pair of Candle Holders

Maker: Jan Arthur Harrell (American, born 1952)

Table Lamp

Designer: Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997)
Manufacturer: Kurt Versen Company (American, ca. 1933–2008)

"Modernistic" Lamp with Shade

Designer: Nicholas Kopp (American, 1865–1937)
Manufacturer: Kopp Glass, Inc. (American, founded 1926)

"Dee Handle" Candlestick

Designer, attributed to: Albert Reimann (German, 1874–1976)
Manufacturer: Chase Brass and Copper Company (American, founded 1876)
Designer, probably by: Karl Heubler (German, 1884–1961)

Pair of "Crescent" Candlesticks

Designer, attributed to: Albert Reimann (German, 1874–1976)
Manufacturer: Chase Brass and Copper Company (American, founded 1876)
Designer, probably by: Karl Heubler (German, 1884–1961)

Candlesphere

Designer: Helen Dryden (American, 1887–1981)
Manufacturer: Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated (American, founded 1801)

Pair of Candle Holders

Designer: Laurits Christian Eichner (American, born Denmark, 1894–1967)

Prototype Menorah

Designer: Marilyn Davidson (American, born 1944)
Manufacturer: nambé (American, founded 1951)

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