Made 1929-1957, the Trident candlestick was an important one for Heisey, being issued in a wide variety of colors and color combinations (e.g. crystal foot with tangerine arms, dawn foot with crystal arms). It was the blank for 80 different cuttings and 18 etches. There is also a matching floral bowl which was made 1930-1938 and is less widely available.
This candleholder was also reissued by Imperial 1958-1971. Imperial reissues would not have an etch or be in any color other than crystal.
The three candleholders are shown in Sahara. The tope one is plain and without an etching. The middle one has the Empress etch on it and the bottom one has the Old Colony etch on it.
Thumbnail photo submitted by BobN.
This information comes from The Collector's Encyclopedia of Heisey Glass 1925-1938 by Neila Bredehoft.
The Sahara candleholder photos were donated by Appletree Auctions
