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Lamp, Oil

Object Name:
Lamp, Oil
Object ID:
1965.013.189.2
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 on domed top. Slight variations in height and proportions among the 4. .01 and .03 have screw fittings but burners missing. All four have differing burner fittings. This one has two-wick burner with adapter ring of pewter. Three-part mold with top section, four-part mold to bottom. Top and bottom sides do not align.
Material:
Glass
Metal
Pewter
Dimensions:
H-12.1 W-3.6 inches
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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