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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840-1850

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4484

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick with an opal shaft and foot and a medium translucent blue (opaline) socket. Acanthus and scroll pattern. Hexagonal shape. Baluster shaft. Several heat checks around the bottom.

Published ReferencesLee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 187, #3, pg. 460.