Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Oil lamp w/electric cord
Object Number:
1965.927
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass, metal, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 5 1/2 in. ( 33 x 14 cm )
Description:
Oil lamp with colorless, lead glass font blown in three part mold; molded decoration consists of a band of six ovals above six flowers with diamond-shaped petals above alternating panels of diamond mesh and concentric circles; columnar metal standard painted black with gold bands; stepped marble plinth with black and gold painted metal band with molded, scrolling decoration; brass collar and inverted cup-shaped attachment for electrical wiring.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
