Whale Oil Lamp with Prism Collar
Object NameWhale Oil Lamp with Prism Collar
Date1840-1860
MediumMarble base, brass stem and fittings, glass font and prisms, missing burner and chimney.
Dimensions10 1/4 x 4 x 4 in. (26 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass
Credit LineGift of James W. Jung, Sacajawea #90. In the Iowa Quester Glass Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2012.310ab
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureAmerican
Label TextThe prisms, seen on this example, are dangling glass pendants used to embellish a lamp. Often of high-quality glass, cut and faceted, to reflect and refract the light. In this example, the prisms hang from a prism ring, a decorative metal ring draped over the shoulder (and collar) of the lamp fount to hold prisms.
Published ReferencesCollector’s Encyclopedia of Pattern Glass by McCain
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum
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