Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Camphene oil lamp
Object name
Camphene oil lamp
Date
1847-1870
Medium
Glass, brass, marble
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 33 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Oil lamp with colorless, pressed glass font, cast brass standard, and square marble base; flaring cup-shaped font in form of lotus blossom with domed top; columnar standard; brass collar and cover with splayed wick tubes.
Credit Line
Gift of W.R. Britton