Glass oil Lamp. Made by White Flame Glass co. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stem base of pressed glass with purple hue and hinge metal top to fill oil. Includes lamp chimney.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Victor Blandford
Role
Designer
Manufacturer
White flame light co.
Time Period
19th Century
Place
Region
Great Basin
Continent
North America
Notes
Burners were now manufactured from dies in Connecticut, shipped in carload lots to Grand Rapids where they were assembled, and sent to all part of the United States, Canada, and foreign countries.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers Mark
Location
White Flame Light Co. Grand Rapids Michigan
Language
English
Material/Technique
Raised Mark
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Lamp, Oil
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Lamp
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Lighting Devices
Nomenclature Class
Lighting Equipment
Nomenclature Category
Category 02: Furnishings
Dimensions
Height
19 in
Width
6 in
Depth
7 in
Materials
Material
Fabric, Glass, Metal
Material Notes
Glass base and chimney with metal burner and fabric wick.
Colors
Color
Pink, Purple, Gold, Tan
Color Notes
base of pressed glass tinted purple with a light pink in color. Gold/bronze burner with tan wick.
