New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4408

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of light translucent blue pressed glass. Petal socket and extension. On a hexagonal block and a hexagonal flaring foot. One of a pair, see GAS.59.513B.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 202, #47, pg. 388 & 392.