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Glass and Gold Candlestick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Glass and Gold Candlestick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Glass and Gold Candlestick

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711783.1.a-b
Object Type Candlestick
Gifter
Artist (Italian, 1909 - 1999)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium glass, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/8 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (46 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of blown glass candlesticks, transparent and mottled with gold. Above the base, each candlestick is divided into four sections, the first is the circular base as a chalice standing on its lips, the second is spherical with spiral ridges, the third is an oval with spiral ridges, the fourth is a narrowed circle, the top is a basin with a wide outer lip to collect wax.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G20 Summit hosted in Pittsburgh.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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