American. <em>Oil Lamp</em>, 1843–1846. Pewter, 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (21.6 x 13 x 13 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Lathrop C. Harper, 57.167. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 57.167_bw.jpg)

Oil Lamp

Artist:AmericanWilliam H. Starr

Medium: Pewter

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Dates:1843–1846

Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (21.6 x 13 x 13 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 57.167

Image: 57.167_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pewter oil lamp. Round disk base, concave on top, then rises in center to narrow, balustrade shaft of bulbous lobes and rings. Shaft supports oil reservoir with bulbous lower section and cylindrical body that tapers at collar to round mouth on top. Screw-in cap with two upright feed tubes. CONDITION: Poor

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