Brass, circa 1779
14 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm
Inscribed: "This Candlestick was saved from the Ward Room of--the Bon Homme Richard, just before she sunk, After--the Engagement with the Serapis & by Henry Lunt, 2nd Lieut under Como. John Paul Jones. A Relic of the Famous Naval Victory, gained on the Night of--Septr. 23d, 1779."
Candlesticks 01.004