Consolidated Phoenix cameo Glass pair candlestick holders hummingbird orchid
A beautiful hummingbird and orchid design flows around this pair of cameo glass candlestick holders by the Phoenix Glass co. Is located in Monaca, Pa. Phoenix began production of art glass in 1932 when 45 to 50 molds from the Consolidated Glass Co. Were moved to Phoenix and used until early 1936. This occurred because Consolidated Glass Co.
Had been forced to shut down because of the Great Depression. This particular pair has a beautiful green color with nice translucency. The glass pattern design is attributed to Phoenix/Consolidated.Each piece has a large oval base, guaranteed not to tip. The center has a very large 5-inch x 3 1/2 inch medallion with the hummingbird imagery. When viewed from one side it has more of a frosted look. From the other side the image is seen through the glass window giving it an interesting sheen.
The openings up top measure 7/8 inch in diameter and the candle holder height is 6 3/4 inches. The pair is in beautiful condition. There is some minor surface wear and candle wax remnants. One candlestick has chips to the bottom rim that cannot be seen from top; may be other surface wear. Please see photos for condition and below for more measurements.
Width of base: 5 1/2 inches. Diameter of opening at top: 7/8 inch. Condition: very good vintage condition, candle wax remnants, one candlestick has chips to the bottom rim that cannot be seen from top, may be other surface wear. 95 % of the items I sell are pre-owned, vintage, or antique. Every item I sell will have some signs of wear.
The combination of photos and descriptions are my best effort to communicate the beauty, condition, and any defects. Your personal expertise regarding an item may well be greater than mine so feel free to ask questions regarding elements not mentioned in my description. Sometimes issues come up and there are delays, which I understand. The item "Consolidated Phoenix cameo Glass pair candlestick holders hummingbird orchid" is in sale since Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Candle Sticks & Holders".
The seller is "justifiable_expense" and is located in Ferndale, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Object Type: Candle Holder
- Color: Green
- Brand: Phoenix/Consolidated
- Production Style: Art Glass