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

Toy Stand Lamp

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1830-1840

MediumBlown glass | Pressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

InscribedStamped on top of burner cap: Patent

Credit LineGift of David H. and Harriet Roberts in Honor of Nancy O. Merrill

Object number92.21.32

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DescriptionThis Whale Oil Lamp on Pressed Base is made of colorless lead formula glass. Blue slag base, clear pressed embossed font. Smith calls this Sandwich, but Soverson says this lamp was manufactured by the Storm Brothers and was called: "The Toy Stand Lamp". Cobalt chimney