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: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4521

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DescriptionCandlestick of translucent opal (or clam water) glass with a slightly bluish tint. Dolphin with a petal socket and extension. Square base. Seems to have been mended at the wafer. One of a pair, see 71.4523.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 204, #66.