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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
Base: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4468

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of pressed glass. Translucent opal (or clam broth) base and shaft and an electric blue socket and shaft. Petal and loop pattern. Seven loops on base. Nicks at base rim and underfill on shaft projection and two nicks at rim. One of a pair, see 71.4466.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182, #4. McKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 200, #36.