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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4736

Not on view

DescriptionLamp of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Applied hollow octagonally paneled stem. 3.5" high square base. A few nicks and some roughage at base rim. Includes a metal cap. Base and font made in same molds as lamp 71.4737, per GEB, 6/18/86.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pg. 143-152.