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LAMP, TABLE

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 11 x 35 cm B: 19.5 x 9 x 27.5 cm C: 4.5 x 6.5 x 20 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.120 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular domed base. There is a band of inverted tear-drop shapes containing cut glass gemstone motif encircling the base. The stem is decorated with a similar motif. The bowl is circular with a flat top and bottom. The bowl is decorated with the same repeating tear-drop shapes containing cut glass gemstone motif that is seen on the base and stem.
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.