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

Kerosene Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1865

MediumBlown glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1529

On View

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

DescriptionKerosene lamp with an overlay cast-metal gilded base with four paw feet, and a stem in the shape of a small boy holding an urn. Font is of blown clear overlay with casings of opal then red glass. The bowl is cut with punties, stars and quatrefoils; pear shaped font.