New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Lamp

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1830-1835

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3899

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionWhale oil lamp of clear blown glass. Round font. Attached single knop solid round stem and an attached square stepped lacy foot. Underside foot geometric design with central rounded and top of top step raised leaf-like band. Double cork and tin drop burner.

Published ReferencesSpillman, AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PRESSED GLASS, #829 (same lacy foot but pear shaped font).