Candlestick | Crucifix
Manufacturer
Cape Cod Glass Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1863-1869
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5063
Not on view
DescriptionCandlestick of pressed opal glass in the "Calvary" pattern in the shape of a crucifix. Hexagonally paneled candle cup with a cross on each panel. Base is twelve-sided. Bold ring at foot of candle cup was pressed in the same mold as the cross, allowing for an invisible wafer. Formerly GAS.59.401. Minor flakes on rim and base. Barlow identified this as Cape Cod. See GAS.59.402 & GAS.73.42A&B.Published ReferencesBarlow, GLASS INDUSTRY IN SANDWICH, IV, pg. 62. Wilson, NEW ENGLAND GLASS, pp. 314-320, "List of Glass Ware Mfg. by Cape Cod Glass Co.".
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