Pair Antique Pewter 7" Tall Candlesticks Roswell Gleason Dorchester MA Ex Wolf
Description: A pair of antique pewter ~7 1/4" tall candlesticks having a bobeches. Both have a pedestal base rising to a central shaped column ending in an opening where the removable bobeches would fit. Both candlesticks are marked on the underside "R. GLEASON” for Roswell Gleason of Dorchester Massachusetts active 1822-1871 (see mark no. 147 in Carl Jacobs book, Guide to American Pewter). The holders, which are rather substantia are in very good condition with minor surface marks and a minimum number of dings to the surface. They came from the wolf collection and are published in the book "An American Pewter Collection by M & B wolf" as number 101. They are great looking pieces with a classic design and a beautiful warm gray age patina. Please carefully view photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown but sometime in the period 1822-1871.
Origin: Purchased at an auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The set was part of the Melvin and Betty Wolf Collection and are published in the book "An American Pewter Collection by M & B wolf" as number 101.
Size: Both pieces measure ~7 1/4" high, with the base measuring ~4" in diameter. The bobeches have a ~3/4" internal diameter at the top. Both pieces together weigh about one pound and 5.5 ounces.
Maker: Roswell Gleason.
Marks: Both pieces are marked on the bottom "R. GLEASON", within a rectangle, for Roswell Gleason of Dorchester Massachusetts active 1822-1871 (see mark no. 147 in Carl Jacobs book, Guide to American Pewter). See last photo for details.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Beautiful antique candlestick holders having a nice classic design and a beautiful look. A nice quality pewter pair worthy of a spot in any collection.
Condition: The candlestick holders are in very good condition given their age and utilitarian function. They have no breaks, repairs, or manufacturing defects. They do have some minor surface scratches, minor dings, minimum surface dirt, and some waxy residue. The pieces have a nice warm gray age patina. We feel that they would benefit from a good cleaning to bring out their full beauty but we leave that to the discretion of the new owner. A nice pair which would display very well in your collection or can be used around your home. Please see photos for additional condition information.
