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LAMP, TABLE

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 22 x 10.5 x 32 cm B: 24 x 17 x 54.5 cm C: 6 x 8 x 25 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.187 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a square raised base with a scalloped edge. The base has four sections of plain glass that extend to the corners and four sections of a diamond pattern that sit between the plain sections. The bowl is round with a mostly flat top and a rounded bottom. The bowl is decorated on each side with an oval filled with the same diamond motif as is seen on the base.
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.
C) Metal burner with hinged cover and prongs to hold chimney.