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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4332

Not on view

DescriptionLamp of clear pressed glass. Diamond pattern variant with three larger diamonds each with a central "thumbprint". Attached by merese to the solid top. The rest is a hollow hexagonal baluster stem and a hexagonal pointed end foot. Heavy. Flint with some imperfections in the metal. Three part font mold and a two part stem and foot. Metal top.