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Glass candlestick holder with prisms, 'Queen Ann' pattern by A.H. Heisey & Company

Glass candlestick holder with prisms, 'Queen Ann' pattern by A.H. Heisey & Company

History

The A.H. Heisey Glass Company, founded in Newark, Ohio in 1896, became renowned for producing high-quality pressed and blown glassware. The Queen Ann pattern, introduced in the 1920s-1930s, featured elegant designs with bobeches (drip pans) and hanging crystal prisms that reflected light beautifully. These candlesticks were popular decorative items in American homes during the Art Deco era and represented the height of domestic elegance. Heisey glass candlesticks with prisms are highly sought after by American pressed glass collectors and enthusiasts of vintage home décor. The Queen Ann pattern is particularly valued for its graceful design and the way the prisms create a sparkling display when illuminated. Collectors appreciate these pieces for their craftsmanship, historical significance as examples of American glassmaking excellence, and their ability to add period elegance to contemporary interiors.

Origin

Newark, Ohio, United States

Maker

A.H. Heisey & Company

Time period

circa 1920–1940