1895 Bradley and Hubbard Hanging Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

Image of all parts of the object

Image of all parts of the object

Name/Title

1895 Bradley and Hubbard Hanging Lantern

Entry/Object ID

2022.06.0001a-c

Description

A. 25 1/2" Long, 34" long chain, 17" Wide at widest point, 14 1/4" diameter shade, 5 1/2" diameter bowl, 6 1/2" diameter crown. The majority of the object is made up brass with pressed inlay designs, mostly in a fleur-de-lis pattern with floral patterns on the crown, the shade is made of white colored glass. The arms have a spiral shape and are connected to the bowl by four bolts with flower shaped nuts, one of the nuts is missing. On the bottom of the bowl is a decorative element that looks like a cage with a decorative element hanging off. B. A white glass chimney 7 3/4" long, 2 3/8" diameter lower opening, 1 1/2" diameter top opening, 3" diameter at widest point. C. 7 3/4" tall, 4 7/8" diameter base, 1 3/4" opening in middle of base, floral applique on turning knob, 4 1/2" tall reservoir, 3 1/2" tall central draft burner, on reservoir is a cap that says "Rayo" it appears this is where the reservoir was filled with oil. On the top of the central draft burner is a decorative collar and stamped on the very top is "Pat'd. Nov. 20. 94/ Mar/ Rayo 24.96/ Feb. 28.05."

Use

Was used as a light source in a home.

Context

According to the donor, this lighting fixture was used by Sir Lancelot Jones and his family. Sir Lancelot Jones (born October 1898 died December 22, 1997) was a local African American man, whose father, Israel Jones, purchased several small keys and started what would become the largest Key lime and pineapple plantations in the area. After damage due to storms and rising competition from abroad caused the Jones family to give up growing limes and pineapples they decided to take up being fishing guides and leading people to bonefish. Sir Lancelot took many notable people in history on guides including several Presidents of the United States. Jones was an avid conservationist and his story of hard work and overcoming adversity is inspiring to many people resulting in the state of Florida creating a state park around his home, which celebrated "Sir Lancelot Garfield Jones Day" on October 13, 2014 and advocate for making it a permeant event.

Collection

Sites Collection

Cataloged By

Randy Greeves

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bradfurd and Hubbard

Date made

1895 - circa 1910

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top of burner chimney

Transcription

Pat'd. Nov. 20. 94/ Mar/ Rayo 24.96/ Feb. 28.05."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Brass

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Chandelier

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Oil

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Fixture, Ceiling

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fixture, Lighting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

25-1/2 in

Diameter

14-1/4 in

Parts

Count

3

Parts

1. The Main body (A) 2. The Chimney (B) 3. the oil reservoir and burner (C)

Material

Brass, Glass

Color

White, Bronze

Inventory

Inventoried By

Randy Greeves

Inventoried Date

Jul 29, 2022

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Break, Burning / Charring, Corrosion, Dust / Particulate Matter, Gouge, Oxidation, Pitting, Rust, Soiling/Grime, Tarnish

Date Examined

Jul 29, 2022

Examined By

Randy Greeves

Cleanliness

The majority of the brass body is grimy, the glass is clean.

Surface

The majority of the brass body is grimy, the glass is clean.

Materials

the material is generally in good condition with minor damage to various parts

Parts

Some decretive nuts are missing, it is thought that there are lengths of chain that have gone missing and possibly other parts of the whole.

Recommendations

Item should be stored in an archival quality box large enough for it to lay flat. Foam should be placed into the box and cut out to support the body of the object. The other parts should also be stored in a similar mannor.

Provenance

Notes

Manufactured by Bradley and Hubbard around 1900, it is unknown if it was sold by the manufacturer directly or by a third party. According to the donor it was part of the Jones household until he (Richard Sites) found it on the property and brought it to the museum for preservation.

Created By

rlgreeves1s@semo.edu

Create Date

July 29, 2022

Updated By

rlgreeves1s@semo.edu

Update Date

July 29, 2022