LAMP, FINGER
Geography
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 18 x 11.5 x 35 cm
B: 20 x 9.5 x 28 cm
C: 4.5 x 6.5 x 21 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.95 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a scalloped base. In each of the rounded section of the scalloping is a convex bubble and there is also a starburst motif on each point. The stem is hour-glass shaped widening at the top and bottom. The stem is fluted. The bowl is circular with six convex bubbles around the center. Attached to the side of the stem is a half-heart shaped finger loop.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 to hold the chimney in place with a hinged top
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