LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 11 x 10 x 30 cm
B: 15.5 x 7.5 x 24.5 cm
C: 4.5 x 5.5 x 17 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.156 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular base that has a cut glass ray design on the underside. The bowl is rounded and is decorated with a repeating motif of concave vertical ovals. The top and the bottom of the bowl are rounded. Attached to the side of the bowl is a 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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