Pair of Argand lamps

Object/Artifact

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Pair of Argand lamps

Entry/Object ID

IL 69.1 a, b

Description

Argand type single burner lamp with an urn-shaped oil reservoir surmounted by an acorn finial and having a drum base in blue and white jasperware. The cylindrical burner extends from the body on a cylindrical arm. The lamps appear to be unmarked. The glass globes are replacements.

Category

Lighting

Acquisition

Accession

IL 69.1

Source or Donor

William C. Kennedy

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1969

Made/Created

Artist

Matthew Boulton

Date made

1790 - 1820

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Materials

Material

Silver plate, Stoneware, Glass

Material Notes

Sheffield plate (silver fused to copper), jasperware (stoneware), glass

Condition

Notes

One finial slightly bent, otherwise fine condition

Provenance

Notes

Purchase, William C. Kennedy 10/15/69