Whale Oil Lamp
ManufacturerAttributed to
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
MediumBlown glass | Pressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
InscribedPaper sticker: "Stuart Collection $225.00".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.3941
Not on view
DescriptionWhale oil lamp of blown emerald green glass. Font on pressed clear square which is stepped. Standard fluted inside.Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 190; Spillman/Corning, AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PRESSED #818 (pressed base a different design -- both).
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
1820 - 1840
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1827-1830
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1830-1840