Etched Glass Hanging Lamp

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Etched Glass Hanging Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2020.607

Description

Etched red glass and brass hanging oil lamp. Oil reservoir and chimney are missing, but has been informally wired for electricty. Believed to be original to the house at 85 Water Street. Total hanging height is 22.5 inches. Each glass lamp side measures about 5.75 x 10.75 inches. Glass panels are set inside brass frame which is decorated at corners with florets. Each red glass panel is a different scene - two depict birds, two depict women in classical attire.

Collection

Decorative Arts

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 19th century