Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Boston and Sandwich columnar and petal candlesticks

In Glassware > Boston and Sandwich Glass > Show & Tell and Lamps > Candlesticks and Candelabra > Show & Tell.
All items35959 of 243150Tremendous Toikka no. 21970’s Ladies Gold Bulova Hidden Face Wristwatch
4
Love it
0
Like it

AdeleCAdeleC loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
WatchsearcherWatchsearcher loves this.
auraaura loves this.
See 2 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 4 years ago

    Sharky
    (159 items)

    Hi everyone :) I began an interest in glass as a late teenager over 30 years ago. The Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. was one of the most important glass manufacturers in the U.S. Every library book I was checking out would always have several pages about them along with photos. I always wanted to own something from them but thought I never would. Lo n behold....one of my favorite thrift stores here in Texas had this pair at in incredible price of $6 for the pair! They are app. 9 1/4 inches tall with the double step square base and 6 petal socket. Absolute perfect condition.
    I'm trying to narrow down the app. year or time span. I don't THINK these have the earlier wafer style construction; I can see and feel a mold line running vertically on the edge of the wafer area. Another possible clue is that the wafer area is a little too perfect in shape as if it was molded. Real wafer were handblown when needed then workers quickly joined the chosen stem/socket combo. The wafer would have then been compressed to a slightly irregular shape and should not have any mold lines. So maybe mid 1800's?

    logo
    Boston and Sandwich Glass
    See all
    Rare 1860 Figural Boston Sandwich Cut & Engraved Kerosene Oil Lamp #2 Oil Burner
    Rare 1860 Figural Boston Sandwich C...
    $56
    Antique Rare 1855 Boston Sandwich Double Cut Overlay Oil Lamp Kerosene #2 Burner
    Antique Rare 1855 Boston Sandwich D...
    $10
    ART GLASS JACK IN THE PULPIT VASE ~ GREEN & OXBLOOD ~ BOSTON & SANDWICH GLASS CO
    ART GLASS JACK IN THE PULPIT VASE ~...
    $210
    RARE 1850 GREEN BOSTON & SANDWICH GLASS ACANTHUS LEAF WHALE OIL STAND LAMP AS IS
    RARE 1850 GREEN BOSTON & SANDWICH G...
    $160
    logo
    Rare 1860 Figural Boston Sandwich Cut & Engraved Kerosene Oil Lamp #2 Oil Burner
    Rare 1860 Figural Boston Sandwich C...
    $56
    See all

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.