Depression Glass Dual Candleholder in “Marigold Iris and Herringbone” Pattern

Object Name: 
Depression Glass Dual Candleholder in “Marigold Iris and Herringbone” Pattern

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Object Name: 
Depression Glass Dual Candleholder in “Marigold Iris and Herringbone” Pattern
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, PA, Jeannette
Accession Number: 
2009.4.27
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 13.6 cm, W: 15.8 cm; Base Diam: 11.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1950-1965
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Milford Smith
Primary Description: 
Pressed colorless glass with silver/gold/pink/orange iridescence. Two candlestick holders joined by wide, flat center decorated with raised central flower motif. Center narrows towards base and flares into domed conical foot. Foot decorated with raised herringbone design and four flowers similar in style to central flower.

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Department: 
Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Smith, Milford, Source