Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass oil lamp with saucer base narrow turned shaft with conical reservoir with single wick; saucer has half ring handle with thumbrest.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. E. Lawrence Sampter
Object Number:
1957.127
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
37428
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bull's eye watchman's lantern
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 3 x 3 in. ( 15.2 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical brass lamp with bull's eye glass door, punch decoration, ruffled conical top, and loop handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marguerite Weiderman
Object Number:
1946.113
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37397
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Camphene lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1845
Medium:
Pewter, copper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 13.7 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Two copper wick ovoid camphene lamp attached to saucer base with C-shaped handle; saucer rim and middle of ovoid decorated with rows of bead; pewter wick covers attached by metal chains.
Object Number:
1947.478
Gallery Label:
This is probably a camphene lamp because of the longer wicks. Camphene lamps were generally used in 1845-1850.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
37396
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamber candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 17.1 x 18.7 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with oval saucer base and cylindrical shaft with wide rim with attached handle; shaft has slide which fits into vertically cut slots.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.24
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
37392
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Adjustable candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 in. ( 19 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical metal shaft with flared brim and flat hook, metal slide with mark, circular stepped foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt Lockman
Object Number:
1932.125b
Marks:
stamped: on pad: "SHAW'S BIRMN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37357
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bull's eye watchman's lantern
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 6 in. ( 19 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Black painted bull's-eye police flash lantern with bull's-eye galss, tin door and ruffled top; a small whale burner is located on the inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1934.97ab
Marks:
inscribed: on one side where handle is attached: "Dietz 3/ Police Lantern/ New York U.S."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37354
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch stand
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Iron, tin, varnish, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 7 in. ( 17.5 x 12.1 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Tinned and varnished sheet iron oval tray with one arm which holds a circular scalloped piece and another arm which holds a magnifying glass in a circular scalloped frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1944.247a-c
Marks:
scratched: behind reflector or screen: "5/6"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, "this watch stand probably belonged to Joshua Brooks who came to the U.S. in 1797; a candle probably sat in the tray."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
37346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Traveling candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Cast brass candlestick with saucer base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1925.120b
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the candleholder unscrews from the base and the base and the cup screw together , most likely for travel purposes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37323
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Burning fluid lamp with wick
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron, sheet brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 8.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Sheet brass lamp with bell-shaped font with ringed circualr tinned sheet iron base, round strap handle, side screen, tapering wick holder with cap extinguisher.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irving
Object Number:
1947.446
Marks:
marked: on wick adjuster: "WRIGHT'S PAT, JUNE 18 -67"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37322
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamber candlesticks
Classification:
Date:
Mid-late 19th century
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron chamberstick, molded with symmetrical bands of organic motifs, lotus and vine on saucer base with open work outer band with scalloped edge; molded finger loop with acanthus thumbpiece and removable wide lip bobeche molded with geometric motif.
Object Number:
1935.105ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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