Sparking Lamp
ManufacturerAttributed to
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1825-1830
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.3921
Not on view
Description"Sparking" lamp of clear blown glass. Button stem whale oil lamp. Needs tin and cork drop burner. Rough pontil.Published ReferencesWilson, NEW ENGLAND GLASS & GLASSMAKING, fig. 209.
ca. 1827-1830
1820 - 1840
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.