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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3901

Not on view

DescriptionLamp of clear blown glass. Font rather cylindrical but increasing in diameter just below metal capped top. Attached to a solid short plain round stem by a large thin merese and two smaller mereses. On a saucer-like triple step foot with outer "step" with multiple scalloped top. Bottom foot radial ribbed. Crack font top. See GAS.59.228 for similar foot on a taller lamp.