Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object name
Oil lamp
Date
1825-1840
Medium
Glass, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 3 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; ogee-shaped font decorated with wheel-engraved swags and tassels joined by annular knop to square base with two downward sloping tiers on plinth; pewter and tin collar and double wick holder for burning whale oil.
Object Number
INV.4016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
