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Candlesticks

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-174514

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

pressed glass
blown glass
glass (material)
Candlestick

Additional Identification Number

1993.566b

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.566.2

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