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Object Name2 Argand Lamps

Maker William Brooks

Made FromLead Glass, Brass

Dateabout 1825-1830

TechniqueBlown, cut

SizeSee Individual Records

Accession Number78.2.1

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Place Made

England, probably London

Physical DescriptionTwo Argand Lamps. Colorless lead glass and brass; blown and cut. Cylindrical oil font with cut horizontal ribbing and cut knob on top, atop two brass arms leading to burners; brass stem fits into cut glass canopy above cut glass base with horizontal ribbing and diamond cutting; left font has a brass plaque with "BEMIS & VOSE / BOSTON"; right font has "WILLIAM BROOKES / MANUFACTURER / LONDON"; a holder for prisms hangs from top of font and from each burner.
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