Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Oil lamp
Object Number
1951-01-7
Description
Saucer base with soldered grooved round thumbpiece in saucer. Brass ring opposite attached by strap of pewter. U-shaped holders with round heads and holes for copper pins to hold deep acorn-shaped tank. Intended to be either carried in the hand like a candle or to hang on the wall like a sconce, the saucer then becoming the reflector.
Category
Date Made
early 19th century
Dimensions
4 1/2"diam. of base; 4"H
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
