Overview
A classic example of American milk glass, this three-light candelabra features sculptural tulip-shaped cups emerging from a stylized, leafy base.
Preliminary identification
Westmoreland Milk Glass Three-Light Tulip Candelabra
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Post-World War II American homes saw a massive resurgence in milk glass as families sought to bring a sense of purity and domestic grace back to the dining table.
Maker / Origin
The Westmoreland Glass Company, founded in 1889, became the gold standard for American milk glass production.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a bright, consistent white color. There are no obvious chips to the delicate petal edges or the scalloped base in the photos. Maintaining this pristine white without staining from candle wax is key to its value. These pieces are widely collected but relatively plentiful.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD