Early Fluid Burning Lamp

Object Name: 
Early Fluid Burning Lamp

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Object Name: 
Early Fluid Burning Lamp
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, MA, South Boston
Accession Number: 
2009.4.111
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 25.8 cm, W: 8.8 cm, D: 8.7 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1815-1825
Credit Line: 
Gift of Anna and Karl Koepke
Primary Description: 
Chain pattern around mid-body of font; pressed base with pressed mushroom-like collar made from the mold for a decanter stopper, blown and applied top.

More Info

Department: 
Early Modern; Modern
Provenance: 
Koepke, Karl H. (d. 2009), Source
2009-05-26
Koepke, Ann, Source
2009-05-26
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
pressing
glassblowing
applied decoration
Material: 
glass
metal