Victorian Starch Blue Pressed Glass Candlesticks – Pair, c.1840s–1860s
Attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works, Early American Pressed Glass
This rare pair of early Victorian candlesticks dates from the 1840s to 1860s and is attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works of Massachusetts — a renowned 19th-century American glassmaker celebrated for decorative innovation. Mold-pressed from starch blue glass, these candlesticks showcase the distinct fluted columns and angular bases associated with the company’s early work.
Starch blue glass was created using metal oxides to achieve its signature cloudy, semi-matte finish — a soft alternative to the high-gloss glassware that became more common later. The mold-pressing technique allowed for precise details and was instrumental in democratizing fine design during the Victorian era.
These candlesticks stand as both functional objects and important pieces of glassmaking history — highly collectible for their color, form, and craftsmanship.
Height: 7"
Width (base): 3.5"
Material: Pressed glass
Color: Starch blue
Origin: Likely Mount Washington Glass Works, Massachusetts
Era: Early Victorian, c.1840s–1860s
Condition: Excellent antique condition
Attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works, Early American Pressed Glass
This rare pair of early Victorian candlesticks dates from the 1840s to 1860s and is attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works of Massachusetts — a renowned 19th-century American glassmaker celebrated for decorative innovation. Mold-pressed from starch blue glass, these candlesticks showcase the distinct fluted columns and angular bases associated with the company’s early work.
Starch blue glass was created using metal oxides to achieve its signature cloudy, semi-matte finish — a soft alternative to the high-gloss glassware that became more common later. The mold-pressing technique allowed for precise details and was instrumental in democratizing fine design during the Victorian era.
These candlesticks stand as both functional objects and important pieces of glassmaking history — highly collectible for their color, form, and craftsmanship.
Height: 7"
Width (base): 3.5"
Material: Pressed glass
Color: Starch blue
Origin: Likely Mount Washington Glass Works, Massachusetts
Era: Early Victorian, c.1840s–1860s
Condition: Excellent antique condition
Attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works, Early American Pressed Glass
This rare pair of early Victorian candlesticks dates from the 1840s to 1860s and is attributed to Mount Washington Glass Works of Massachusetts — a renowned 19th-century American glassmaker celebrated for decorative innovation. Mold-pressed from starch blue glass, these candlesticks showcase the distinct fluted columns and angular bases associated with the company’s early work.
Starch blue glass was created using metal oxides to achieve its signature cloudy, semi-matte finish — a soft alternative to the high-gloss glassware that became more common later. The mold-pressing technique allowed for precise details and was instrumental in democratizing fine design during the Victorian era.
These candlesticks stand as both functional objects and important pieces of glassmaking history — highly collectible for their color, form, and craftsmanship.
Height: 7"
Width (base): 3.5"
Material: Pressed glass
Color: Starch blue
Origin: Likely Mount Washington Glass Works, Massachusetts
Era: Early Victorian, c.1840s–1860s
Condition: Excellent antique condition
