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

Candlestick

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1845-1855

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 x 3 in. (7.9 x 7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3993

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 1 Sh5

DescriptionCandlestick of clear blown glass. Deep socket with a saucer-like bobeche top. Attached by triple merese to a hollow baluster shaped standard and by triple merese to the pressed double vertical scalloped steps.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pl. 238 similar, pgs. 233-241.