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LAMP, FINGER

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 7 x 9.5 x 29.5 cm B: 17.5 x 8 x 25 cm C: 4.5 x 6 x 19 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.157 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with the base directly attached to the bowl. The bowl is decorated with a vertical ribbed pattern topped with cut diamond motif. Attached to the side of the bowl is a semi-circular finger loop.
B) Traditional bulb-shaped lamp chimney; likely a reproduction; clear in colour; no decorations or markings. Chimney extends vertically then forms a vaguely tear drop shaped section then narrows to the top of the chimney. Narrow part of the chimney flares to a scalloped edge.
C) Metal burner with hinged cover and prongs to hold chimney.