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LAMP, FINGER

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
DimensionsA: 8 x 9.5 x 30 cm B: 19.5 x 9 x 27 cm C: 5.5 x 6.5 x 20 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.177 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular base that is part of the bowl. The bowl is vaguely bell shaped. The top and bottom of the bowl is decorated with a ribbed design. Attached to the side of the bowl is a 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 four prongs to hold chimney.