kerosene lamp
Object NameKerosene Lamp
Made FromLead Glass, Brass, Marble, Gilding
Date1857-1865
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueBlown and gilded, engraved
SizeOverall H: 60.2 cm, Diam (max): 15.8 cm
Accession Number2004.4.37
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Gertrude Christman Melvin Endowment
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent alabaster and colorless glass; blown, mold-blown, cut, gilded, engraved, assembled, marble, brass. Lamp has a square marble base with a brass body and a gilded glass kerosene font and brass collar at rim of font. The font supports a Dietz and Co. brass burner and shade ring which holds the chimney and Oregon shade with leaf design.Provenance
Source
Green Valley Auction
- 2004-05-06
Former Collection
Herbert A. Leflet Jr.
- 1980
1920-1940
