Teardrop Candlestick, model 7792
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Colorless glass
DATES
Designed 1937, manufactured 1937–2002
DIMENSIONS
8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (22.2 x 11.4 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
On underside of outer base, etched in script "Steuben"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
2010.14.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of The American College in memory of Charles J. Zimmerman, CLU®
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
One of a pair, colorless glass candlestick with large teardrop in knop. Tall colorless glass candlestick with wide, thick rim, baluster shape middle section with large teardrop in knop, tall bell shaped foot with pontil mark on base.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011. Teardrop Candlestick, model 7792, Designed 1937, manufactured 1937–2002. Colorless glass, 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (22.2 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The American College in memory of Charles J. Zimmerman, CLU®, 2010.14.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.14.2.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.2010.14.2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2012
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