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: 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3897

Not on view

DescriptionLamp of clear blown glass. Pear shaped font cut with eight flutes. Curved top is engraved with a swag attached by a ribbed wafer to the pressed hollow stem and foot. Ribbed stem, then a triple step on the square bottom, with projecting curved ends. Inside under "step" vertically ribbed. "Lacy" type foot.