Candlestick
1825-1840 (made)
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The dolphin was a very popular subject for decoration. This candlestick was made by pouring molten glass into a dolphin-shaped metal mould and then pressing the glass down with a plunger. The Boston & Sandwich glassworks, who made it, was one of the most successful of the American companies specialising in press-moulded glass. The company also made blown glass but is best-known for its 'Lacy' glass. This was a type of pressed glass with a surface pattern that looked like lace.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Press-moulded glass |
| Brief description | Candlestick, America (Cape Cod), made at Boston & Sandwich Glassworks, 1825-50 |
| Physical description | Gift of Mrs K. S. Wakefield, Sandwich Historical Society Museum |
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| Gallery label | The Boston & Sandwich glassworks was one of the most successful of the American companies specialising in press-moulded glass and best known for the 'Lacy pattern' type. It also made blown glass, however. The dolphin was a popular motif with many companies. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs K. S. Wakefield, Sandwich Historical Society Museum |
| Summary | The dolphin was a very popular subject for decoration. This candlestick was made by pouring molten glass into a dolphin-shaped metal mould and then pressing the glass down with a plunger. The Boston & Sandwich glassworks, who made it, was one of the most successful of the American companies specialising in press-moulded glass. The company also made blown glass but is best-known for its 'Lacy' glass. This was a type of pressed glass with a surface pattern that looked like lace. |
| Bibliographic reference | McKearin, Geo. & Helen: American Glass...
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| Other number | 9436 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.508-1970 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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