LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 16 x 12 x 36 cm
B: 20 x 9 x 27.5 cm
C: 5.5 x 6.5 x 20 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.115 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a scalloped base. The base is decorated with a teardrop shaped motif that is trimmed with dots. The center of the teardrops is textured. The base is conical and extends to connect with the bowl. The bowl is circular with a rounded bottom and a flat top. The bowl is decorated with a repeating motif of concentric circles that are trimmed with dots. The centre circle in each set is textured. Attached to the side of the lamp is a 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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