Rare Pair of Antique Sandwich Lacy Glass Candlesticks, Socket Number 1 and Stepped Base, The Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA., c. 1830 - 1835. This pair of beautiful candlestick holders are a wonderful example of one of the earliest Sandwich clear lacy glass candlesticks manufactured during the early period at the factory. These candlesticks have a number one socket and a stepped base. This is one of the earliest and classical shapes of the candlesticks produced at the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Barlow list this candlestick holder in its General Assortment book, #5249, where a single candlestick was valued at $350!
Pair early Sandwich Lacy glass candlestick holders are offered here with no reserve and a Buy It Now.
SIZE: Each candlestick holder is 5 3/4" H. x 2 3/8" Dia.at the top and 3 3/16" Sq. at the round corner base.
CONDITION: The overall condition is good with some minor roughness and annealing lines to the socket on both candlestick holders. One candlestick has been glued just below the wafer stack to strengthen a flawed break. There are many annealing lines, bubbles and other common manufacturing flaws found in this early pressed glass. This also includes some mold roughness, from manufacture.
SHIPPING: Buyer pays actual shipping costs based upon the 2 pounds and 12 ounces weight and postal zone. Please use the shipping calculator within this listing to calculate postage within the continental United States. This includes professional packing with USPS delivery.