Pair of Rock Crystal Style Candlesticks

Object Name: 
Pair of Rock Crystal Style Candlesticks

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Object Name: 
Pair of Rock Crystal Style Candlesticks
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, NY, Corning
Accession Number: 
2009.4.10
Dimensions: 
See Individual Records
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1925-1945
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank O. Swanson
Primary Description: 
Short candlesticks with wide circular foot. Engraved with a diamond point border and floral decoration on underside of foot. This is the "Rock Crystal" pattern.

More Info

Department: 
Modern; Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Swanson, Frank O., Source
2009-04-27
Category: 
Crystal City
Inscription: 
HAWKES
signature
: 
Acid-Stamped On underside of foot in center Three-lobed trademark with two hawks and a fleur-de-lis

Objects in Set (2)

Rock Crystal Style Candlestick
Artist:T. G. Hawkes & Company
Date:1925-1945
Accession Number:2009.4.10 A
Rock Crystal Style Candlestick
Artist:T. G. Hawkes & Company
Date:1925-1945
Accession Number:2009.4.10 B