A Red Earthenware Candlestick Manufactured in Western New York in the 1800s

As I noted in a story I posted to this website last week about a nineteenth century red earthenware candlestick that sold in western New York: "There are not too many American red earthenware candlesticks known like this today, and among the places in New York where it is documented that candlesticks were made was at Carl Mehwaldt's (1809-1887) Pottery in Bergholz, Niagara County, New York."

In fact, this is an example of Mehwaldt's candlestick production, which is consider quite rare today; it is probably related to archaeological evidence recovered at the site of the pottery, now kept at the Das Haus Museum in Niagara Falls, New York. The glaze on this object is a style often produced by Mehwaldt on such objects as pitchers and jars, and it can be found on some pieces owned by the New York State Museum in Albany, New York.

As I mentioned in last week's story - the form of this candlestick appears to have been inspired by styles manufactured at various glass factories in America, circa 1840 or thereabouts. And based on that information, it is probably safe to say that this piece dates from the circa 1850-1880 period.

For more information about Carl Mehwaldt, I suggest a research story I wrote that was published in the October 15, 2021 issue of Antiques & Auction News, titled, Carl Mehwaldt: A Pioneer German-American Potter And 19th-Century Immigrant.

A Red Earthenware Candlestick Manufactured in Western New York in the 1800s

19th Century Red Earthenware Candlestick Manufactured in Western New York

Attributed to Carl Mehwaldt's Pottery in Berkholz, Niagara County, New York

Most Likely Inspired After a Glass Form

Most Likely Circa 1850-1880

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Another View of the Candlestick

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View of the Base

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