Toy Or "Sparking" Lamp
Manufacturer
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1825
MediumBlown-three-mold glass
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Donor
Object number81.150
Not on view
DescriptionSparking lamp/toy of colorless blown-three-mold glass. From stopper mold ribbed style #16. Small solid round handle and single wick tin. Cork whale oil burner.Published ReferencesBarlow & Kaiser, THE GLASS INDUSTRY IN SANDWICH, Vol. 3, #3303, pg. 209, called "toy". McKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pg. 315, pl. 114 #6 & #4, pl. 110.
1820 - 1840
ca. 1827-1830
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
