LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 16 x 13 x 40 cm
B: 20 x 9 x 28 cm
C: 4.5 x 6.5 x 22 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.91 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular conical shaped base with slight ridging. The stem is cylindrical. The bowl is round with a rounded bottom and a lip as a divider between decorated bottom and the plain top. The bottom 2/3 of the bowl is decorated with panels and a draped like design. Attached to the side of the bowl is a semi-circular finger ring. 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.
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