Oil lamp

Object Number: 
1896.9ab
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Pewter
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 7.3 cm )
Description: 
Small pewter whale oil lamp with baluster shaped shaft and single wick.
Gallery Label: 
This type of lamp is sometimes referred to as a 'Sparkling lamp.'
Credit Line: 
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group