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Candlesticks (pair)

Candlesticks (pair)
Object name 
Candlesticks (pair)
Date 
1850-1900
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
each: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 in.
Description 
Pair of blue-green pressed lead glass candlesticks; hexagonal baluster-shaped socket with gadrooned rim and circular cartouches on hexagonal baluster standard with oval cartouches on hexagonal faceted pedestal base with loop decoration; hollow interior ribbed like a lemon-squeezer.
Credit Line 
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number 
1965.855ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.