During my last shopping trip to the junk store, I found one vintage candlestick, so that’s today’s topic.
I did a little research on things, as I am the first one to tell my Readers I am not an expert in any of the topics I blog about.
The shop was having a half-price sale, so instead of $4, I paid $2, for this lovely clear glass candlestick.
I have the vintage candlestick right in front of my fall table centerpiece.
More about Vintage Glass Candlesticks
This particular clear glass candlestick is about 6 1/2 inches high. Each side of the base of the candlestick measures about 3 inches; so, a total of 12 inches around the perimeter. I believe it dates from the Art Deco era from about 1910 to about 1930 which sounds about right.
I’m comparing it a taller vintage candlestick holder, 7 1/2 inches tall, which looks quite similar to what I purchased.
However, my candlestick was from a relative that passed away in the 1970’s. He used it as a religious candle holder. The candlestick is still in good shape except for a few minor chips. However, more on that below.
In dating old glassware, sometimes you can feel the molding seam where the two parts of the item were pressed together. However, this is not always the case.
Also, look for signs of wear such as small chips, scratches or “flea bites” on the piece.
The pressed glass pieces are not as heavy as clear leaded glass.
Close up of the two Art Deco Candlestick holders. They both have a nice square geometric shape, (two candlestick holders).
Closing Notes on Vintage Candlestick Blog
This vintage candlestick is a nice shopping find. I’m going to donate it to my favorite historic farmhouse, because they do not own any vintage candlestick holders.
The farmhouse dates well back before they had electricity, so they would have used candlestick holders. It, also, has clean lines, a simple geometric shape and I think it is something a farmwife would have owned and used.
So happy secondhand shopping!
Resource Sites – Ebay