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: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (7.9 x 7.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4356

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DescriptionCandlestick of pressed fiery opalescent glass. Hexagonal socket on an octagonal shaft with a round triple step bottom and a square foot with protruding round corners. One of a pair, see 419b.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 187, #1.