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Object Name:

2 Baluster Candlesticks in "Teardrop" Pattern

Maker(s):

Sellew, F. B. (American, 1913-1983), Designer

Steuben Glass, Inc., Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, NY, Corning

Accession Number:

2009.4.105

Dimensions:

See Individual Records

Location:

Not on Display

Date:

designed in 1937

Credit Line:

Gift of The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA

Primary Description:

2 Baluster Candlesticks in "Teardrop" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, tooled, applied. Candlestick has wide flared foot joined to a larger knop stem with tear drop shaped airtrap, which widens again to stepped neck and flared candle cup, with a turned-down rim. Rough pontil on inside base with "Steuben" engraved in cursive around bottom of foot. Steuben design no. 7746.