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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4695

Not on view

DescriptionLamp of clear pressed glass. Font of top part eight circles-four with fine diamond centers and alternating four with small thumbprint. Bottom has eight panels with a single central drape and a three step bottom. Attached by merese to a half hollow hexagonal baluster stem and foot. Font of three part mold. Stem and foot of a two part mold. Includes a metal top.