Whale Oil Lamp
ManufacturerAttributed to
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Base: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
Base: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.3976
Not on view
DescriptionWhale oil lamp of clear blown glass. Pear shaped font with applied mereses at bottom on a pressed square hollow base of lacy stylized leaf and ribbing design.Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 189.
1820 - 1840
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.