Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Luce Center
Kerosene lamp
Object Number:
INV.3302
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 14 x 7 cm )
Marks:
in releif: on base; "TIME & LIGHT PRIDE OF AMERICA/ TIME INDICATING LAMP GRAND-VALS PERFECT
in relief: on underside of base; "PAT. APPLD FOR"
Description:
Colorless glass kerosene lamp blown in a multi-part mold designed to keep time; columnar body with domed and terraced base with molded vertical ribbing and panel with descending numerals (8-6) to mark oil level and time; "TIME & LIGHT PRIDE OF AMERICA/ TIME INDICATING LAMP GRAND-VALS PERFECT" inscribed around base; brass kerosene wick holder.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
