Cable pattern (AKA Atlantic Cable, Cable Cord)
Object NameWhale Oil Lamp
Manufacturer
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American (Sandwich, MA), 1825 - 1888)
Date1859
MediumFlint clear pressed glass, brass fittings
Dimensions9 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (22.9 x 10.2 x 8.9 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 numberUM2012.334
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureAmerican
Label TextA whale oil burner as seen on this example consists of one or two wick tubes made of tin and set in a base of brass, tin or pewter. The tubes would connect to the wick within the font. Adjustments to the wick are generally made though round or slotted holes in the wick tube with a 'pickwick.' An example of a metal pickwick in wooden stand can be seen in this exhibition.
Published ReferencesRef: American and Canadian Goblets, Vol. 1, by Unitts, pg 267. List the pattern as clear bright flint of the 1860s with the maker UNKNOWN.
NOTE: Barlow & Kaiser record it as a product of BOSTON & SANDWICH, 1850-1865.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum
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1845-1870
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