Lamp, Oil
- Object Name:
- Lamp, Oil
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.189.1
- Date:
- 1835-1845
- Description:
- Oil lamp, clear glass and brass. 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 on 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. Top made with three-piece mold, bottom made with four-piece mold. Two bubbles on one side of top edge of square face that protrude. Top and bottom not aligned with regard to sides matching. Joined together with hot-glass process.
- Material:
- Glass
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-11.2 W-3.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
- People:
- Rogers, Josephine (1887-1970)
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