THE ITEM
This is an elite, museum-grade matching pair of authentic vintage 1930s Great Depression-era elegant glass double-light candelabra. Expertly crafted by the legendary Fostoria Glass Company, this upscale set features their highly coveted Baroque blank (Line #2496), iconic for its fluid, sweeping dolphin-tail scroll arms, central optical glass orb, and low-slung Art Deco profile.
The wide, circular foot of each piece is masterfully decorated with Fostoria’s premium, intricate "Chintz" (Etch #338) pattern. This high-tier, factory acid-etched design features sprawling neoclassical floral damask, delicate ribbons, and ornate scrolled filigree—a luxury customization reserved for Fostoria's most exclusive, top-of-the-line catalog offerings. Infused with uranium oxide during the historical batch-mixing process, this crystal-clear glass hides an incredible secret: it explodes with a brilliant, intense neon-green luminescence under a UV blacklight. This makes the pair an absolute holy grail investment for elegant glass purists, premium Art Deco interior designers, and advanced uranium glass collectors alike.
WHY THIS PIECE COMMANDS A PREMIUM
Highly Documented Chintz Etch (#338): The presence of the authentic, crisp factory Chintz acid etching on the foot significantly elevates these pieces above standard plain Baroque blanks, driving intense competition from pattern specialists.
Flawless Identical Matched Pair: Uncovering a single double-arm holder is a great find, but presenting a perfectly preserved, identical pair surviving together for nearly a century commands an absolute premium from high-end decorators.
Screaming Neon UV Glow: The 1930s glass formula is heavily saturated with uranium, ensuring an unmistakable, high-intensity green glow under ultraviolet light that instantly commands top-of-market value.
Masterful Fire-Polished Quality: Known for producing the absolute finest luxury glass of the 20th century, Fostoria's pristine clarity and optical brilliance are beautifully preserved here.
SPECIFICS
Manufacturer: Fostoria Glass Company (Moundsville, West Virginia)
Form / Blank Line: #2496 "Baroque" Shape
Factory Acid Etch: #338 "Chintz" Floral Damask Pattern
Era: Circa 1935–1940 (Depression-Era Elegant Glass)
Material: Heavy Uranium Elegant Crystal Glass (UV Reactive)
Configuration: 2-Light / Double Arm Taper Holder (Set of 2)
Design Accents: Fluid Scroll Arms, Optical Center Ball, Acid-Etched Foot
CONDITION
Both candelabra are in magnificent, pristine investment-grade vintage condition, showcasing the flawless crystal clarity Fostoria is famous for. The glass is completely crisp and bright, free from any "sick" or cloudy chemical weathering, hard scratches, or surface dullness. The delicate rims of all four candle cups and the outer scalloped edges of the feet are perfectly smooth to the touch. The intricate Chintz acid etchings on both bases remain completely complete and crisp, unmarred by harsh scuffs. Absolutely no chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs are present anywhere on either piece.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Shipping a high-value pair of delicate 1930s elegant glass candelabra requires absolute structural mastery. Each candlestick holder will be meticulously wrapped individually in multiple layers of heavy-duty, small-bubble wrap to fully protect the extending scroll arms and candle cups. The pair will then be double-boxed: nestled safely within a rigid interior box, which is then suspended inside a larger, heavy-duty outer shipping carton lined completely with thick shock-absorbing packing foam and peanuts. Shipped via rapid Ground Advantage with premium full tracking and insurance included at no additional cost to ensure zero-risk transit.
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