Lamp

Object Name:

Lamp

Object ID:

1957.034.04

Creator:

Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Sandwich MA)Glassmaker

Place of Origin:

Sandwich, MA

Date:

1830-1840

Description:

Lamp, marble, molded glass, and brass. Three vertical mold lines at edges of panels evenly spaced around font. Clear glass font, six-sided with short hemispherical dome on top. Six panels on side have heart-shaped outlines. Interiors alternate between concave bull's eyes and raised multiple diamond-shaped ovals. Some geometric patterns molded around base of hearts that lead to flattened glass disc base. Font rests on straight-sided brass column which as incised short lines in a basket-weave pattern that rest on a step-brass base which rests on square, flat marble base. Brass two-tubed burner which is threaded into brass adapter ring. Adapter ring held in place by plaster. Marble base has some discoloration and dirt. Edges are rounded and worn and has slight chipping in marble in places. Dark inclusions in marble. Recess cut into bottom marble base with threaded round iron rod with a square nut resting on metal washer which holds font, stem, and base together.

Material:

Stone
Glass
Metal

Dimensions:

H-11.6 W-4 D-4 inches

Provenance:

One of six glass lamps given by Miss Jewell at this time.

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)