Name/Title
'Climax' Kerosene lamp with handpainted base, 1890sEntry/Object ID
2012.40.95Description
Acc. No. 12.40.95
Subject Category: Household, lighting
Date or Period: 1890's
Object: Lamp, kerosene
Description: Kerosene lamp with a removable font and a detachable burner. The burner has a circular key for raising the wick. Imprinted on the key is "Climax, pat. Jan., 1890, made in USA". The base is of multicolor hand painted flowers and leaves on glass which is attached to an ornate cast-iron bottom. The chimney is not original.
Size: H-11 inches (approx.).
History of Object: A kerosene lamp from the Fenn residence, 2038 Alameda Avenue.
Acquired from: Elizabeth Anne Cate
Date: 05/18/12
