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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass | Mold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Donor

Object number84.247

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DescriptionLamp of pressed & mold-blown colorless glass. Camphene (cone) shaped font. Hexagonally mold-blown paneled drape (eye & scale) design with pressed hexagonally solid knop & dome foot. Made in one 3-sectioned mold. Nick on edge above foot.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pg. 202, #55. R.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pg. 192 & 199.