HEXAGONAL CANDLESTICK, very unusual translucent milky plum purple, thick-lipped socket, standard flared base, wafer construction. Along with another example which is a match in form but of a slightly differing color. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1840-1860. 7 1/4" h, 4 1/4" dia base overall.
Reference: Parallels B & K IV, fig. 4022b...
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Reference: Parallels B & K IV, fig. 4022b...
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Condition report
First undamaged except for a shallow chip and flake to base corner and the usual roughness to the snap ring under base. Second with a crack to socket
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Auction details
Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
