Lamp (Argand lamp)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    George Alexander Miller (Maker)

    William Adams and Sons factory (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1834-1850

  • Materials:

    Brass; Glass; Stoneware (jasperware)

  • Techniques:

    Cast, Blown, Thrown, Engine-turned, Sprig-molded

  • Museum Object Number:

    1958.1167


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1958.1167

Object Name

Lamp (Argand lamp)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

George Alexander Miller (Maker)

William Adams and Sons factory (Maker)
1829-1861

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1834-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark ; Rectangular plaque on burner ; "MILLER'S PATENT / 179 PICCADILLY / N\o 3942" in raised capitals.
2. Mark; Stoneware; "ADAMS" incuse in capitals.

Subjects

Mythological

Materials

Brass; Glass; Stoneware (jasperware)

Techniques

Cast, Blown, Thrown, Engine-turned, Sprig-molded

Dimensions (inches)

17.008 (H) , 9.016 (W) , 4.488 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

43.2 (H) , 22.9 (W) , 11.4 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 1996 Metalwork in Early America: Copper and Its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection.
Published: cat.164, p.255