Oil Lamp

• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1843-1846
• Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (21.6 x 13 x 13 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside in center of base: "W.H.STAR[R]" in arching rectangle with serrated edge
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf N
• Accession Number: 57.167
• Image: 57.167_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

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