candlestick

Object Name2 Lacy Pressed Candlesticks

Made FromLead Glass

Dateprobably 1830-1839

Place MadeUnited States, probably Eastern United States

TechniquePressing

SizeSee Individual Records

Accession Number50.4.241

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionLead glass, colorless; pressed socket and base, shaft formed by manipulation; deep socket with band of flower-in-diamond motif separated by single horizontal from gadroon ribs below and fine sharp ribs above, flaring flange with round serrated edge and stippled on underside; socket attached by merese to composite shaft with double ball-knop between double ring-knops, pressed hollow base composed of heavy ribbed shank above three scalloped circular steps resting on an octagonal galleried base with sunken rectangular panels on sides.
Provenance

Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31