Carnival Glass Candlestick in “Amethyst Grapes and Cable” Pattern

Object Name: 
Carnival Glass Candlestick in “Amethyst Grapes and Cable” Pattern

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Object Name: 
Carnival Glass Candlestick in “Amethyst Grapes and Cable” Pattern
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, WV, Wheeling
Accession Number: 
2009.4.29 A
Dimensions: 
Overall H:14 cm, Diam: 9.3 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1910-1930
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Milford Smith
Primary Description: 
Pressed purple glass with gold/purple/pink/orange iridescence. Cylindrical candlestick flaring at rim and widening to domed conical foot. Exterior decorated with raised grape and grape leave motif.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Smith, Milford, Source
Category: 
Carnival Glass
Inscription: 
N
monogram
: 
Stamped base Underlined N inside circle

Objects in Set (2)

Carnival Glass Candlestick in “Amethyst Grapes and Cable” Pattern
Artist:Northwood Glass Company
Date:1910-1930
Accession Number:2009.4.29 B
Pair of Carnival Glass Candlesticks in “Amethyst Grapes and Cable” Pattern
Artist:Northwood Glass Company
Date:1910-1930
Accession Number:2009.4.29