SILVERED GLASS CANDLESTICKS

These candlesticks are made of clear cast glass that has been coated with silver on the inside. Known in the 19th century as "farmer's silver" or "poor man's silver" because they imitated more costly sterling silver or plated silver originals. At the time, silvered glass was very popular, but ironically candlesticks like these reproductions are now extremely rare. Candlesticks are each 7 1/4" high. Imported.