Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object name
Oil lamp
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 19 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 7 in. ( 49.5 x 41.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description
Brass oil lamp, cruciform design with urn-shaped reservoir on top, two carved arms that extend from the vertical mid-point terminating in burners on either side, and a square base with three tiers, multiple projecting moldings, and gilded rosettes on each side; each urn is topped by a removable ring that is pierced and gilded and supports a pair of eagles; urn has gilded lotus finials.
Object Number
INV.640a
Marks
molded: in relief near base of each burner: "B. GARDINER/N. YORK"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





