Lamp, Oil
- Object Name:
- Lamp, Oil
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.189.4
- Date:
- 1835-1845
- Description:
- Oil lamp, clear glass and pewter. One of four. Heavy lamp on square, pedestal base, six-sided vase-like top surmounted by plain dome and double wick holder. Ovals molded into sides of vase-like portion. Mold marks apparent of domed top. Slight variations in height and proportions among the four. .01 and .03 have screw fittings but burners missing. All four have differing burner fittings. This one has double-wick burner and adapter. Adapter ring has some dents in thin top edge. Few air bubbles in base and font. Base is four-part mold and top is three-part mold; these do not align (no flat sides match). Little sharp point created on side of column where molten glass was pushed outward slightly when the two pieces were joined.
- Material:
- Glass
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-12 W-3.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
- People:
- Rogers, Josephine (1887-1970)
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