| Accession # |
1992.165.2 |
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Designer |
Russel Wright
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Manufacturer |
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc.
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| Title |
Lantern |
| Date |
ca. 1935 |
| Medium |
Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass |
| Dimensions |
7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on bottom: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE / USA."
Impressed on plastic knob: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE" |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf I (Contemporary Design)
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| Description |
Electric lantern or lamp of chrome (?)-Plated brass and glass. Body in three sections with cylindrical forms of chrome-plated brass with matte finish above and below a central spherical globe of frosted glass. The upper cylinder has a sphere-shaped finial; surrounded by four small circular vents and a reeded bail handle of 3/4-circle form attached midway down sides. Lower cylinder has five circular vents on bottom; on side is a plastic knob and to the right and below this a hole for the cord, which is silk-wrapped and has a plastic plug.
CONDITION: Plating slighting slightly worn on some edges and on top of finial. Some wear to silk wrapping of cord, especially at juncture with body. |
