Lamp, Oil

Name/Title

Lamp, Oil

Entry/Object ID

2000.126.056 A,B

Description

Clear glass oil lamp w/screw-on brass fitting and wick holder. (A) Pressed glass font w/draped design on shoulder, swirl design on top third of side, and sunburst rays w/star in center on bottom. Cloth wick and brass plated metal handle w/metal band around font and hanging hole in handle. (B) Clear glass chimney

Collection

Lighting

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1950

Notes

Date: 1920-1950 Made: "Made in China" on brass knob for wick.

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 in

Width

5 in

Diameter

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Above (A) - width dim. is w/handle (B) Height 8.5" Diam. 2.5" @ base 2" @ top

Material

Glass, Metal, Cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good