Lamp

Object Name:

Lamp

Object ID:

1940.016.02.2

Date:

1860-1867

Description:

Lamp, marble, molded glass, and brass. Brilliant clear glass, round font. Pattern unidentified, but consists of nine interlocking, very large ovals running horizontally around sides and narrow neck with nine tapered concave depressions that lead to a flat disc glass base that rests on metal column. Brass, incised collar with kerosene burner inserted therein, "braided" stem, and stepped-up foot. In glass font are three vertical mold marks spaced evenly around font. Threaded flat wick burner module that fits into adapter ring. Has a wick-adjusting knob. Three tabs that extend upward to hold chimney. Fourth tab is missing. A series of ventilation holes around edge of burner module. Large array of small holes adjacent to flat wick holding tube. Hinged, slotted cap that goes over and around wick. On adjusting knob is a stamp in the brass with raised letters: "PAT. OCT. 161860. VENUS / DEC. 10. 1867." On bottom of base is cutout recess with threaded iron shaft with hex nut resting on a hexagonal, brass washer that holds font, stem, and base together. Large flat chip missing from around a portion of this recessed hole. Residue of a cloth adhesive label on bottom. Some dark inclusions in marble.

Material:

Stone
Metal
Glass

Dimensions:

H-10.9 W-3.8 D-3.9 Dia-4.2 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)