Vintage Turquoise Blue Pressed Glass Finger Loop Chamberstick Candle Holder, Octagonal Base, Rayed Rim, Circa 1950s to 1970s

This is an unmarked turquoise peacock blue pressed glass finger loop chamberstick candle holder, circa 1950s to 1970s, with an octagonal paneled base. The cream taper candle shown in one photo is for illustration only and is not included.

There are no chips or cracks visible in the photos, the rims look smooth, and the handle is solid. White wax residue from previous use is visible at the bottom of the candle socket.

Pressed glass chambersticks with a finger loop were made so a taper could be carried from room to room. This one, with its bright turquoise color and octagonal base, would stand out on a shelf or a table.

Details

• Item: One finger loop chamberstick candle holder. The candle shown in one photo is not included
• Item Type: Chambersticks
• Era: Circa 1950s to 1970s
• Materials: Pressed glass
• Color: Bright turquoise peacock blue
• Maker and Mark: Unmarked. No maker's mark is visible in the photos
• Pattern or Model: Finger loop chamberstick with an octagonal paneled base and a rayed starburst rim on the candle cup. Pattern or model name not confirmed from photos
• Style: Mid century pressed glass
• Dimensions: Stands about 4 in tall. The base is about 4 in round. The candle cup is about 2 in round, with a flare at the top. The candle opening is about 3/4 in round
• Special Features: Finger loop handle. Octagonal paneled base with a hollow paneled underside. Candle cup with a flare at the top and a rayed starburst rim. The candle opening is about 3/4 in round and takes that size candle. The candle shown in one photo is for illustration only and is not included

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: The piece is solid, there are no chips or cracks visible in the photos, the rims look smooth, and the handle is solid.
• The bright turquoise peacock blue color is even through the cup, handle, and octagonal base in the photos.
• The rayed starburst rim and the octagonal paneled base are clearly defined in the photos.
• The finger loop handle is attached and looks solid in the photos.

Issues / Wear

• White wax residue from previous use is visible at the bottom of the candle socket in the photos.
• A small dark speck or bit of residue is visible on the rayed rim of the candle cup in the photos.

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If you collect finger loop chambersticks, this unmarked turquoise pressed glass candle holder would stand out on a shelf or a table. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.