Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object name
Oil lamp
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 2 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 6.7 cm )
Description
Colorless blown lead glass oil lamp with spherical font joined by a solid cylindrcial stem to an applied flat foot with pontil mark; brass single wick holder with cover attached with chain.