Buckingham

Object NameCandlestick in "Buckingham" Pattern

Manufacturer C. Dorflinger & Sons (1881-1921)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1920-1930

Place MadeUnited States, PA, White Mills

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 27.2 cm; Base Diam: 9.5 cm

Accession Number82.4.73 B

Credit LineGift of June Dorflinger Hardy

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionCandlestick in "Buckingham" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Inverted baluster stem; wide rim above cylindrical candlesocket which narrows to short neck above hollow stem; applied circular font, cut flutes on neck between socket and stem; engraved decoration of leaves on rim; cross- hatching on socket; flowers and leaves on stem with cross- hatching below, star pattern and leaves underneath foot covering polished pontil mark. Cut flutes on neck between socket and stem.
Provenance

Source June Dorflinger Hardy (American, d. 2016) - 1982-12-17

Former Collection Frederick Dorflinger Suydam

Former Collection Christian Dorflinger (1828-1915)