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Lamp base

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-14219

Description

In the form of an elongated, ornate ewer w/ "C" scroll handle and shaped spout; the body cast w/ various Renaissance inspired motifs: cupids, leaves, beading, masks, entertwined vines; bronze finish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lamps (lighting devices)
casting (process)
white metal
Renaissance Revival
Unidentified Metal
Slip Cast
Renaissance Revival
LAMP

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

16.625 x 9 x 4.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.249

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