Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1847-1860
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 x 3 in. ( 25.4 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Green lead glass; pressed. Oil lamp; domed conical font impressed with six vertical rows of 3 block and circular printie patterns with flattened knop joined by wafer to octagonal baluster on square plinth; pewter threaded collar with pewter and tin flared double wick holder that does not fit and is probably not original.
Object Number:
INV.3773
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
24051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 23.5 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; cylindrical font with wide vertical ribs alternating with half-ovals connecting to upper and lower rims; hexagonal base and conical stem with incurving sides; brass collar.
Object Number:
INV.543a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with plain edge; in well, faint impression of steamship passing under suspension bridge (with detailed pilings), with sun hanging above, surrounded by garland of twelve stars, and wavy sea filling entire foreground; on interior rim, pattern of attached circles (one small alternating with one large) with dot in center of each circle (Lee-Rose 637).
Object Number:
INV.14400d
Gallery Label:
These cup plates are usually referred to as "Maid of the Mist" patterns (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397k
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24048
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397h
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24047
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397g
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24046
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397e
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24045
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397c
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24044
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 in. ( 1.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Very light green pressed lead glass bowl; octagonal form with scalloped edge; sides decorated with alternating panels of shields and acanthus leaves; center decorated with thirteen stars surrounding an American eagle; all decoration on stippled ground.
Object Number:
INV.536
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24043
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397a
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24042
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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