Argand Lamp, 1790-1850
THF810030 / Argand Lamp, 1790-1850
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Artifact Overview
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. This lamp started out as an expensive cut glass sugar bowl, but the base now serves as a reservoir for lamp fuel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Argand lamp
Date Made
1790-1850
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in England or Ireland
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.837.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cut glass
Glass (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Tin (Metal)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Diameter: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
Painted on bottom of font in red: NO. 672
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