Henry Hopper
Pair of Candlesticks

MakerAmerican, active 1842–1847
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pair of Candlesticks
Datec. 1842–1847
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumBritannia metal
Dimensions9 7/8h × 4 3/4 in. diameter (25.1 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Dr. and Mrs. James J. Butler
Object numberB.2002.7.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Folk Art Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionHenry Hooper is known for his lighting devices that are well designed and fabricated. In addition to candlesticks and lamps, he also produced water pitchers as well as other Britannia metal forms.
ProvenanceDr. and Mrs. James J. Butler, Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
" H Hopper", stamped on the underside.

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