LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 17 x 11 x 36 cm
B: 20 x 9 x 28 cm
C: 5.5 x 6 x 20 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.10 A-C
DescriptionA) Oil lamp with a round conical base with petal like decoration moving upwards. At the top of the slope is a small ball like stem. The bowl is round with a conical shaped bottom that mimics the shape of the base. Attached to the slope of the base is a circular finger loop with a small knob on the top. 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 four prongs for holding chimney in place.
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