Oil lamp

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Oil lamp

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.269 a-b

Description

Pair of astral lamps in shape of corinthian columns with floral cut shades: colorless glass shade with flaring neck, narrowing neck; bulbous bottom; cut decortation consists of band with leaves at neck; flowers, leaves and berries surround bottom; gilded brass lamp base has cylindrical burner above an inverted bell-shaped oil reservoir; circular frame around reservoir holds lamp shade; maker's mark appears within oval: "CORNELIUS & CO./PHILAD./PATENT/APRIL 1ST 1843".; disc-shaped air vents below; ornate capital; fluted column; base with convex profile composed of leafy devices and berries; stepped base border of bosses surrounded by c-scroll alternating with roses and leaves on stippled background with scalloped edge; square base; sections screwed together with steel bolt; composition bottom with brown felt cover.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Cornelius & Company

Date made

1843

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.269 A-B
MP.87.269a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

lamp base

Height

17-1/2 in

Diameter

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (44.5 x 16.5 cm)

Dimension Description

overall

Height

25 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 25 in. (63.5 cm)

Dimension Description

shade

Height

8-7/8 in

Diameter

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 8 in. (22.5 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Glass, Lead, Gilding, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Excellent condition; treatment by Scott Merritt completed, July 2010. Object completely cleaned and treated, corrosion reduced and and object coated with museum wax (see object file for details).

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Heavy corrosion at bases; shades are perfect.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.270 a-b - Oil lamp - One of pair

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

A-B

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, West South Bedroom