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 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4396

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of medium translucent/opaque blue glass. Rough texture finish. Petal top and extension. Hexagonal foot. Shallow "check" inside foot, slight roughage. See also GAS.70.53 a slightly brighter blue.

Published ReferencesBourne Auction Catalog, 1970, Item #202, ill. pg. 22. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182. McKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 202, #47.