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Title |
Argand Lamp |
Object Name |
Lamp, Oil |
Object ID |
IG98:10A-C |
Description |
A: Brass lamp stand. Circular base with support rod extending vertically; decorated loop at the top of the vertical rod; oil burner with hollow wick hangs on an arm from left side; fuel compartment on the right; raised decorative designs throughout. B: Shade for the oil burner; raised decorative design; fastens to the support rod with two prongs. C: Removable fuel compartment; decorative brass top; [nickel?] container on the bottom; thin wick attached to a weight extends from an opening in the bottom of the container. |
Date |
ca. 1850 |
Dimensions |
H-22.375 W-11.25 D-6.5 inches |
Material |
Brass, Nickel, Felt |
Search Terms |
Argand lamps House Furnishings Incandescent Gas-lighting Lamps Oil Argand burner |
Provenance |
Gift of Joe Labovsky. |