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

Whale Oil 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 number92.21.27

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DescriptionThis Whale Oil Lamp on Pressed Base is made of colorless lead formula glass. Fairy lamp. Cranberry colored Nailsea-type glass. Bottom sacuer edges fluted. Verre Moire work makes colors appear as vertical stripes on saucer. Unusual and choice.