Pair of Argand lamps

Name/Title

Pair of Argand lamps

Entry/Object ID

IL 72.2 a, b

Description

Mantle lamp: bronze and brass Argand type, one pair with fluted urn shaped resevoir, square base, single burner arm and original vase shaped frosted glass chimney. Wired for electricity.

Category

Lighting

Acquisition

Accession

IL 72.2

Source or Donor

Marvin Alexander

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1972

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lewis Vernon & Co.

Role

Retailer

Date made

circa 1829 - circa 1837

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Mark

Location

on each extending arm

Transcription

LEWIS VERON / & CO. / PHILADELPHIA

Dimensions

Height

16-1/2 in

Material

Brass, Bronze, Glass

Provenance

Notes

Purchase, Marvin Alexander 4/23/72