Lamp

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2022.41.118

Description

Brass fluid lamp - "Miles Patent" applied to the base of the lamp. Round drip pan base; tapered bowl on pedestal. John Miles received a British patent for this “unspillable” lamp in 1787. A rare example.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Miles, John

Date made

1787 - 1797

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Diameter

4 in

Material

Brass