Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object Number:
INV.4016
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; ogee-shaped font decorated with wheel-engraved swags and tassels joined by annular knop to square base with two downward sloping tiers on plinth; pewter and tin collar and double wick holder for burning whale oil.
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