Lamp
- Object Name:
- Lamp
- Object ID:
- 1968.049.42.1-.5
- Date:
- circa 1875
- Description:
- Hanging lamp.
1. Brass-washed top. Three wooden spools and double-link chains. Molded, with small molded bell-shaped dome piece. Separate chain. Molded and cut base for holding shade. Stamped floral design band. Scalloped and cut flared rim.
2. Similar top for globe and chains. Cut-work on top. Graduated flat dome with filigree and openwork handle. Three brass extensions for holding chains and globe.
3-4. Six-sided iron base with raised decoration, for long screw hook, also decorated, for screwing into ceiling.
5. Glass lamp font. Ringed base sloping to round body. Flat shoulder. Brass screw top with burner for one large wick. - Material:
- Glass
Metal
Brass - Provenance:
- Put into new home of Henry A. Rock in Lebanon, NH, mid 1870s. Father of donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
- Subjects:
- Lamps
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