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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850-1865

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1426

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DescriptionOne of a pair of candlesticks. Pressed electric blue with hexagonal sockets and extensions joined by wafers to a hexagonal columned stem. Nick to foot top.

Published References_Sandwich Glass Museum Collection_. p. 21 Barlow. _The Glass Industry in Sandwich_. Vol. 4, p. 49, #4024 for same size, and p. 50 for taller version.