LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 7 x 12 x 36 cm
B: 20 x 9 x 27.5 cm
C: 5 x 6.5 x 21 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.114 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with the base directly connected to 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. There is a semi-circular finger loop extending off the side of bowl. 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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