Beverly; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
Britannia metal
Sheet iron
Museum Object Number
1964.1153 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1964.1153 A, B
Object Name
Lamp
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Oliver Trask (Maker)
Place of Origin
Beverly; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Date
1832-1839
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Base, underside at bottom of shaft
Inscription: "O.TRASK" in a serrated rectangle, stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
Britannia metal
Sheet iron
Techniques
Cast
Dimensions (inches)
8.661 (H) x 4.724 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22 (H) x 12 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The height above is of the lamp without the burner in place. With the burner, the height is 9.3 inches.
The diamter is of the lamp base.
The lamp burner is 1.675 inches high and 1.1 inches in diameter.