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Boston and Sandwich Glass Company

Pair of Candlesticks

19th century
Pressed glass

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The dark green color of these candlesticks is one of the rarest in glass; it was achieved by adding a high amount of iron oxide to the molten material.

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