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Miniature candlestick

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-26626

Description

Miniature (toy) amethyst glass candlestick w/ hexagonal base and faceted stem. Baluster form w/ flared top rim. Molded.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (toys)
candlesticks
glass (material)
molding (forming)
Glass
Torah
Molded
CANDLESTICK

Maker

Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)
Possibly New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Sandwich, MA, USA; Cambridge, USA

Dimensions

1.625 x 1.25 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.755

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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