Oil lamp: lavender
Classification:
Date:
1847-1865
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 22.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Purple pressed lead glass oil lamp; domed font in loop pattern with six protruding oval panels attached by wafer to hexagonal baluster on circular faceted base; threaded pewter collar.
Object Number:
INV.3774
Gallery Label:
The dome of the font was formed with the Magoun patent method. Developed by Joseph Magoun of the New England Works in 1847, this method eliminated mold marks by using a hinged, three-part mold to form the body of the font and a one-piece cylindrical mold to form a cylinder that was then tooled to form the dome.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
24095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 9/16 in. ( 1.3 x 9 cm )
Description:
Peacock blue pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, representation of Bunker Hill monument (outline of obelisk, with interior left blank), intersected by circle of stars; two lines of inscription around edge of well, enclosed by two concentric rings; on interior rim, continuous linked chain formed by two interwoven dotted bands, with tassels hanging from each connection (Lee-Rose 641).
Credit Line:
Gift of Colonel Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1987.19
Marks:
pressed: around edge of well: "BUNKER HILL BATTLE FOUGHT"; "FROM THE FAIR./TO THE BRAVE."; "JUNE. 17. 1775."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24094
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 9/16 in. ( 1.3 x 9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, representation of Bunker Hill monument (outline of obelisk, with interior left blank), intersected by circle of stars; two lines of inscription around edge of well, enclosed by two concentric rings; on interior rim, continuous linked chain formed by two interwoven dotted bands, with tassels hanging from each connection (Lee-Rose 641).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coates in loving memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune
Object Number:
1971.109e
Marks:
pressed: around edge of well: "BUNKER HILL BATTLE FOUGHT"; "FROM THE FAIR./TO THE BRAVE."; "JUNE. 17. 1775."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24093
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp w/graduated base (pair to INV.11873)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1835-1840
Medium:
Glass, brass, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; cylindrical font with pewter threaded collar joined by annular wafer to inverted baluster joined by annular wafer to base consisting of a short lobed column on plinth of three circular steps on square base with projecting circular corners; font decorated with unpolished stone wheel engraving of a meandering chain of circles and four stylized leaf sprays; brass collar with splayed double wick pewter holder for burning fluid with covers on chains.
Object Number:
INV.4023
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 9/16 in. ( 1.3 x 9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, representation of Bunker Hill monument (outline of obelisk, with interior left blank), intersected by circle of stars; two lines of inscription around edge of well, enclosed by two concentric rings; on interior rim, continuous linked chain formed by two interwoven dotted bands, with tassels hanging from each connection (Lee-Rose 641).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.409
Marks:
pressed: around edge of well: "BUNKER HILL BATTLE FOUGHT"; "FROM THE FAIR./TO THE BRAVE."; "JUNE. 17. 1775."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small dish: Toddy plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass toddy plate; circular form with scalloped edge; harp in center of well, within beaded ring and grapevine wreath; on interior rim, on stippled ground, four motifs of stylized leaves and scrolls flanking trapezoidal shape, small stars between (Lee-Rose 808).
Object Number:
INV.13381
Gallery Label:
A toddy plate is a cup plate that is four inches in diameter or larger.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small dish: Toddy plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass toddy plate; circular form with scalloped edge; harp in center of well, within beaded ring and grapevine wreath; on interior rim, on stippled ground, four motifs of stylized leaves and scrolls flanking trapezoidal shape, small stars between (Lee-Rose 808).
Object Number:
INV.13380
Gallery Label:
A toddy plate is a cup plate that is four inches in diameter or larger.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24089
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small dish: Toddy plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass toddy plate; circular form with scalloped edge; harp in center of well, within beaded ring and grapevine wreath; on interior rim, on stippled ground, four motifs of stylized leaves and scrolls flanking trapezoidal shape, small stars between (Lee-Rose 808).
Object Number:
INV.13377
Gallery Label:
A toddy plate is a cup plate that is four inches in diameter or larger.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small dish: Toddy plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass toddy plate; circular form with scalloped edge; harp in center of well, within beaded ring and grapevine wreath; on interior rim, on stippled ground, four motifs of stylized leaves and scrolls flanking trapezoidal shape, small stars between (Lee-Rose 808).
Object Number:
INV.13376
Gallery Label:
A toddy plate is a cup plate that is four inches in diameter or larger.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 14 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless, frosted pressed lead glass salt in the form of a swan; V-shaped well for salt formed between swan's wings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.571
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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