Oil lamp

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Oil lamp

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.82

Description

Wall lamp, oil-burning: sconce-shaped back plate, with semi-cylindrical lidded oil reservoir, japanned yellow with black scroll-work and palmettes; rounded triangular drip-shelf, with rim, supporting cylindrical shaft with burner; brass tube descends in curve from reservoir to shaft; air-holes, beneath shaft; with cylindrical glass chimney, nipped in above burner; marked by brass plate: "BRIGHT & CO./(LATE)? ARGAND & CO./BRUTON ST."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bright & Company

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1867 Date made: r. 1800 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (29.2 x 8.9 x 16.5 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet steel, Glass, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Electrified.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Bathroom