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Object Name2-part Hydrogen Lighter

Made Fromglass, brass (or copper)

Date1800-1850

Techniqueblown, engraved; machined metal parts

Size(a&b) H: 20.6 cm; (a) H: 16.4 cm, D (rim): 9.9 cm, (base): 12.6 cm

Accession Number69.4.276

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Florence Bushee

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Place Made

probably Bohemia

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved; machined metal parts. (a) Roughly cylindrical form; spreading, rounded base; engraved zig-zag band below the rim; engraved band of leaves around the sides; slightly concave base; rough pontil mark. (b) Flat metal sheet with vertical lip, fitting over the rim of (a); spring, handle on ball pinion, and cylinder mounted on top; an open hole at the side; mounted with wax on a long glass tube that bells out about half way; a metal loop hangs into the small end of the tube.

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