Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.

Candlestick

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4473

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of teal glass. Hexagonal socket and baluster type stem. Round foot. One of a pair, see 71.4471.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 199, #20. R.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 186, #1. Hugh Tait, ed., FIVE THOUSAND YEARS OF GLASS, (British Museum Press: London, 1991), p. 199, ill. no. 252 (color).