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

Candlestick

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Base: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4501

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of canary yellow glass. Hexagonal triple step base and a hexagonal shaft and socket. One a pair, see 71.4500. See also GAS.59.604A & GAS.59.604B.

Published ReferencesBourne Auction CATALOGUE, 1970, Item #170, ill. pg. 23 & cover. R.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 183, #3, same shape.