kerosene lamp

Object NameKerosene Lamp

Made FromLead Glass, Brass, Marble, Gilding

Date1857-1865

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)

Modern

Place Made

United States

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.
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