| Accession # |
27.580a |
|
Maker |
Smith & Co.
|
| Title |
Lamp |
| Date |
ca. 1847-1849 |
| Medium |
Pewter |
| Dimensions |
8 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (21.6 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on underside of base in center, partially struck stamp: "SMITH & CO" in arched rectangle.
|
| Credit Line |
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 19, Shelf M (Pewter)
|
| Description |
Pewter oil lamp, one of a pair. Pedestal consists of stepped dome base rising to narrow shaft with several sections, including large central tear-drop shaped section. Shaft supports cylindrical oil reservoir; body of reservoir tapers around collar to round opening (threaded on inside). Flat round lid with two metal feed tubes extending upright through center screws into opening.
CONDITION: Fair; badly tarnished; allover scratches and discoloration spots, especially around reservoir; two yellowish marks (corrosion?) around base; feed tubes corroded. |
