Candlestick

Notice of Upcoming Content and Access Change

The Museum is working on the future of our online collections access. A new version will be available later in 2023. During this transition period, the current version of the Collections Browser may have reduced functionality and data may be not be updated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For any questions or concerns, please contact us.

What is AAT?

The Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) (r) is a structured vocabulary for generic concepts related to art and architecture. It was developed by The Getty Research Institute to help research institutions become consistent in the terminology they use.Learn More

Object Name: 
Candlestick
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
86.4.39
Dimensions: 
H: 17.3 cm, D (base): 14 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1870
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Melvin Jr., by exchange, in memory of Gertrude Christman Melvin
Primary Description: 
Translucent grayish non-lead glass; pressed. Cruciform stem with cross embossed on both sides, circular base, hollow underneath with "PATD PENDING" and "RIPLEY & CO" [printed in reverse] embossed underneath; pewter candlesocket at top, fastened with plaster. Base rim ground and polished.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Innes, Lowell (d. 1986), Former Collection
Schwind Antiques, Source
1986-05-09
Color: 
Translucent grayish
Technique: 
pressing
Inscription: 
Ripley & Co on base
Trademark

Publications (2)

Two important glass auctions (1986-05-03) Lot #256; BIB# 13023
Pittsburgh Glass, 1797-1891 (1976) illustrated, p. 65 (fig. 21, left and right); BIB# 19272