Candle Lamp
Maker
Unknown, American
Additional Title(s)
- Tin Candle Lamp
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Date19th century
Mediumtin and sand
Dimensionslamp: 11 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 6 in. (29.2 × 21.6 × 15.2 cm.)
candle: 6 x 1 in. (15.2 x 2.5 cm.)
DescriptionTin candle lamp, sand filled base with inserted drawn wire stem topped with finger or hanging loop, a tin tray holds the two candle holder and slides up and down the stem; the lamp retains its original patina.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Status
On viewObject number2016.25.82