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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass | Brass

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4416

Not on view

DescriptionLamp with a pressed opaline top and blue base. Acanthus leaf design on front. Attached to an octagonal hollow stem, also decorated with four acanthus leaves. Double square base divided by molding. Brass collar at top. See also GAS.61.19 (different blue).

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 194, pg. 383.