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This is a rare jade green antique dolphin candlestick, in very good condition - a great beauty. It is one of a few of this type made in one section instead of being built of parts, as are other types.
This style of dolphin candlestick was used by Ruth Webb Lee, on page 133, plate 64, in her book: Antique Fakes & Reproductions, to illustrate the genuine article. It is also illustrated as Item #67, page 388, & discussed pages 384 & 385 in very excellent book: American Glass by the McKearins which indicates an approximate date of 1850.
The candlestick measures 10 3/4" tall & about 3 3/4" square at the base. This style is known as the "double square base" & often made in one section.
There are minor flakes at the base as is expected in an item 150 years old. The scales are softly contoured as opposed to more recent reproductions.
It has a high uranium salt content, illustrated by use of a black light in one of my photos. This type of candlestick came in many colors, one of the rarest is this translucent deep jade-green. Fragments found at Sandwich Glass Co. were used to identify it. As an interesting sidelight, I had a complete appraisal of my collection done by a reputable professional who thought it's condition was too good to be that old; however, a Sothebys buyer visiting her shop supported my identification.
There are no cracks, or chips as found in many of these candlesticks. There are only minor base flakes as can be expected in something of this age.
This is a wonderful item for any glass collector. Thank you for visiting The Treasure Chest. (Item ID:S-23) Add to Shopping Bag |
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