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This exquisite devotional candlestick will add just the right amount of ghostly ambiance and gothic style to any alter, mantelpiece or space where you conjure the dead.
Fashioned in slightly opalescent milk glass, this lovely piece showcases a 3-dimensional, gold encrusted Jesus crucified on the cross. Above him are the letters I.N.R.I., which is a Latin abbreviation for Jesus Nazarenus, Rex Judeorum. or Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
Milk glass was widely adored by 19th century Victorians for its uncanny resemblance to porcelain -- something only the wealthiest members of society could afford. This piece is exceptionally wonderful because it has its original gold paint details.
This particular candlestick is an example of a pressed glass piece, which means the glass was heated and then pressed into a wooden mold to form its shape as opposed to being blown by hand. The use of this technique often leads to rough and chipped looking seams and edges.
Additional Details
Date: 1910s
Materials: Milk glass, gold paint
Measurements: 9 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Markings: None
Condition: Very Good
Seams are pretty smooth for the most part. It is a little rough around the bottom edge, which is not uncommon for pressed glass pieces. There are a couple of very faint under the surface cracks on the sconce. There is some gold paint loss and a touch of verdigris in the paint on the lettering. There are also some paint drips and splatters on the piece, which are original.
Cleaning and Care
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth if necessary. Use extra care not to chip any of the paint off.
