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 5/16 in. (18.6 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4393

On View

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

DescriptionCandlestick of medium translucent/opaque blue glass. Rough textured finish. Petal top & extension with hexagonal foot. Small nicks under petal socket and a shallow "check" inside. See also GAS.70.52 which is a little less bright and slightly more rough textured.

Published ReferencesBourne Auction CATALOGUE, Item #203, pg. 22, ill. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182. McKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 202, #47.