Catalog Number | CAS 0216-0284A-C | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps | |
Object Name | Lamp | |
Culture | Euro-American | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Massachusetts (?) | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | New England | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1770 | |
Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
Materials | Metal: pewter; Glass | |
Description | Standing lamp with "bull's eye" reflector with shade; Wide, round base with central pedestal supports drum-shaped round reservoir (turned on side); Screw-on top of reservoir includes two tall, cylindrical camphene wick holders, each with a snuffer on a chain; Hooded reflector with thick, round glass lens has a tab which is inserted into slot in front of burners. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.5, Max Diam = 10.2 |