LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 9 x 10.5 x 33.5 cm
B: 18 x 8 x 25 cm
C: 5 x 5.5 x 17.5 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.165 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular base that is part of the bowl. The bowl is conical narrowing toward the top. The lower portion of the bowl is clear undecorated glass. The upper portion of the bowl is decorated with a swirling ribbed design. Attached to the side of the bowl is a semi-circular glass 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.
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