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Cornelius & Baker

Oil Lamp

c. 1843

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Cornelius & Baker

Oil Lamp

c. 1843

Physical Qualities Bronze, gilt, glass, Base: 11 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (29.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm) Chimney: 11 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (29.8 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm) Globe: 7 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (17.8 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
Credit Line Friends of the American Wing Fund
Object Number 2002.40
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2002; Aileen Minor American Antiques,Centreville, MD

Markings: Marked on cuff of lamp "CORNELIUS & BAKER / PHILADELPHIA / PATENT / APRIL 1st 1843/PHILADELHPIA"

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