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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4394

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of medium dark translucent blue glass. With a swirl of dark slag on the foot. Hexagonal socket, extension and foot. Almost mint.

Published ReferencesBourne Auction Catalogue, 1970, Item #205, ill. pg. 22. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182. McKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 201, #45.