Collection Highlights
Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën... Volume 5, part 1 (deel 5, stuk 1)
Date:
1724-1726
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1724.V
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Bull's eye lamp
Object Number:
1947.443a-c
Date:
mid 19th century
Medium:
Pewter, glass, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 in. ( 21 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Britannia metal bull's eye oil lamp with circular molded brass; baluster stem; brass and iron lamp cap and wick holder; glass lenses attach to opposite sides of fuel reservoir.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this bull's eye lamp belonged to William Vosburgh, Albany, N.Y., the donor'd great grandfather. The lamp is attributed to Roswell Gleason (1822-1871), a pewterer from Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
