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).