Physical Qualities
Brass, gilt, glass, Overall: 17 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (45.1 x 49.5 x 22.5 cm) Globe 1: 8 x 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.3 x 14.3 x 14.3 cm) Globe 2: 8 x 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.3 x 14.3 x 14.3 cm) Larger glass pendalogs: 7 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. (18.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm) Smaller glass pendalogs: 6 3/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. (16.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm) Electrical cord, bundled: 10 x 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (25.4 x 14.6 x 7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert Lowenthal
Object Number
1965.43.1
Center oil font, with pyramidal finial, supports a ring (with paired swans) from which hang 16 prisms. Between the font and the square stepped base, with its four foliate feet, the elaborately cast shaft features foliage and flower baskets. Both reeded oil pipe arms curve forward and support the burners; 10 prisms hang from rings. Campana-form frosted and cut glass shades are held in place by screws.
The Peale Museum (Carroll House), June 1967
Markings: Metal plate attached to both arms marked "B. GARDINER/N.YORK"
