After a model by James Lippitt Clark in the form of a standing Groundhog supporting a candle holder while sitting on an open book. The top of the base is inscribed "J.L. CLARK MODELLER ROWFANT CLUB CLEVELAND 1903". The base is stamped "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK", and "OF/ONE HUNDRED/COPIES MADE THIS IS/ NO-16". Apprx 8-1/4"T. The making of candlesticks began in early 1894 when each member was charged to "appear at the annual convocation bearing a candlestick with his name attached thereto in autograph". The Rowfant Club is an exclusive Cleveland, Ohio, mens bibliophilic organization started in 1892.
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