George II Oak and Glass Candlestand or Flash Stool

George II Oak and Glass Candlestand or Flash Stool
First half of the 18th century

With two circular tiers and fitted with four glass globes centered by a candle holder, the ring-turned stem on a tripod base. Height 38 1/2 inches (97.7 cm), diameter of base 18 inches (45.7 cm).
Cf. a similar example, Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other wooden bygones, 1969, pp. 312-313, pl. 333.

C The Noel and Harriette Levine Collection