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

Candlestick

Manufacturer Central Glass Co. (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1924-1926

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Base: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number85.82A

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 4 Sh5

DescriptionPart of a console set. Made of white pressed opalescent iridized glass. Candlestick with a baluster shaped socket then a double knop. Flaring half solid stem and flaring base. See other candlestick, 85.82B and bowl 85.81a and stand 85.81b.

Published ReferencesWeatherman, COLORED GLASSWARE OF THE DEPRESSION ERA 2, pg. 45, ad 1924 shows candlesticks & stand but different shaped bowl-called "Zaricor" console set. M & D Archer, GLASS CANDLESTICKS, pl. XV, pp. 38-39, called Fray, but believe this is incorrect.