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Oil lamp

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1835-1860

GUSN

GUSN-24797

Description

Marble base surmounted by columnar support w/ turned elements; surmounted by molded, gilt, brass. Squat circular front w/ stylized leaf motif. Electrified at a later date. Tan paper shade (prob. early 20th c.).

Details

Descriptive Terms

oil lamps
gilding
marble (rock)
metal
Marble
Gilt
Unidentified Metal
LAMP, OIL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22.25 x 14 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.122

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