burning fluid burner
Object NameGilded Fluid Lamp
Factory
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
(active 1825-1888)
Factory
M'Kee Brothers
Made FromGlass, Gilding, Brass
Date1860-1875
Place Madepossibly United States, MA, Sandwich; possibly United States, PA, Pittsburgh
SizeOverall H: 25.2 cm, W: 10.1 cm, D: 10.1 cm
Accession Number2006.4.233
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Mrs. Jason Westerfield Estate, by exchange
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless glass; pressed, gilded; brass, assembled. Fluid lamp with narrow, threaded brass fitting at the top, a domed shoulder, cylindrical body and a hexagonal faceted stem and foot. The body of the lamp is decorated in the horn of plenty pattern and is accented overall with gilded trim and flowers on the stem. The base rim is ground and polished.Provenance
Source
Sumpter Priddy III, Inc.
- 2006-11-14
