Lighter in form of ancient lamp: boat-shaped form with rounded back and painted front sits on round base; flat top hinged at back with latch at front lip; design on top consists of a series of concentric c-scrolls running around circular and teardrop-shaped opening; molded anthemion device near bottom of "teardrop" and molded Egyptian head near hinges; two serpents arch up over back of lamp to form handles; slotted circular sparking device inside responds when handles are pushed together; "B & AB" and "PATENT" stamped on exterior of foot rim.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1850 - 1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
2-1/2 in
Width
3-7/8 in
Depth
7-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (6.4 x 9.8 x 18.1 cm)
Material
Silver-plated white metal
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Top doesn't fit flush with body.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom