Kettle Lamp, 1855
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Artifact Overview
Peter Derr, a well-known lighting maker and metal worker, initialed and dated this lamp. The decoration on the base and twisted chain are typical of Derr's work. It features a swinging cylindrical font called a "Gallows." Allowing the user to tip the font, the "Gallows" provided constant fuel to the wick, thus maintaining the flame.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Kettle lamp
Date Made
1855
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.186.69
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Copper (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Diameter: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
Stamped into arms of gimbal using separate letter and number dies: "P.D." and "1855"
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