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Oil lamps (pair)
Title
Oil lamps (pair)
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 4 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Pair of colorless, blown lead glass oil lamps with spherical fonts with hollw peg bases attached with hollow baluster stem with bobeche to low domed base; INV.541A has a tin double wick holder.
Object Number
INV.541ab
Gallery Label
Straight double wick holders were designed for whale oil lamps.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
