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Candlesticks

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-174512

Description

Pair of pressed and handblown glass candlesticks. Circular faceted base with scallops at bottom of facets. Stem is elaborately faceted with different shaped facets up the stem. Flared rim with six bubble-like scallops resembling flower petals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
Candlestick

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.566

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