M3289
American Capen and Molineux New York Pewter Whale Oil Finger Lamp
$145.00
DETAILS
Antique nursing or sparking portable oil lamp. With cylindrical oil reservoir on a round saucer base and ring holder.
STYLE
Primitive
REFERENCE
Similar lamp: Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn, New York, Accession number 27.579)
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Capen and Molineux (New York, New York, 1848-54)
MARKS
Impressed (base): Capen & / N.Y. / Molin... / 33
PERIOD
Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1848-54
DIMENSIONS
Width 3.5 Depth 3.5 Height 3.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: some pitting. Split (base rim).
