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 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4410

Not on view

DescriptionCandlestick of translucent opal (or clam broth) glass. Petal socket and extension. Flaring hexagonal foot. Almost mint. One of a pair, see 71.4406.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pg. 202, #47. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 182, #2.