LAMP, TABLE
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 24 x 14 x 42 cm
B: 20 x 9 x 27.5 cm
C: 5 x 7 x 21 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.122 A-C
DescriptionA) Purple hued glass oil lamp with a circular base. The base is decorated with a draping motif of cut glass and bubbles at the drape joins. The stem is rectangular with cut glass corners. The bowl is round with a flat top and bottom. The bottom of the bowl has a flat band around it which is decorated with cut glass triangles. The top part is plain with a convex curve and flattened 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. Narrow part of the chimney flares to a scalloped edge.
C) Metal burner with hinged cover and prongs to hold chimney.
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