Lamp, Oil

Name/Title

Lamp, Oil

Entry/Object ID

2000.126.054

Description

Heavy, metal Sabbath lamp. (See pgs. 84-85, 135, & Plate 74-top in Flickering Flames. by Thwing) Round w/seven (7) radial fonts for wicks and drip catcher in base. Top is round, metal loop w/large metal jump ring through it that is attached to heavy, hanging chain. Hook @ end of chain. Bottom has white sticker w/ #72-115-32. Does not match information in accession record 1972.115.

Use

Jewish lamp lighted on Friday Evenings.

Collection

Lighting

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Oil

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Length 19" (chain) Diam. 4-5/8" to 5-1/8"

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good