Art Institute of Chicago

Pair of Candlesticks

Artist unknown (American, 19th century)

Date

1830–40

Medium

Pressed and blown glass, pewter

Culture

Pittsburgh

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

The combination of blown and pressed elements in these candlestick designs makes them some of the most sophisticated American glass of this period. The candlesticks retain their original pewter inserts, called bobeche, which prevented the heat of the candle from cracking the glass.

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