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Candlestick

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue glass candlestick with a fish-shaped support. The candlestick has a square base. The fish is curled with its tail curving upward to support the candlestick. The fish's head is on the left side. The body of the fish has scales. The candlestick has three stacked, rounded sections that taper upward, with the top having scalloped edges. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1845–65
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
522 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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