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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1835-1840

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
Base: 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4436

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DescriptionCandlestick of canary yellow glass. Petal and loop pattern. Petal socket and extension attached by a wafer to a hexagonal solid round knop and a round loop pattern flaring foot. Almost mint, minor roughage. One of a pair, see 71.4444.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 200, #35. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182, #4.