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)
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
Not on view
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.
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1827-1830
1820 - 1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1820-35
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840
ca. 1830-1840