Elegant mid-19th-century pressed glass whale oil stand lamp in rich amber hue, circa 1840–1860, featuring a classic bulbous barrel-shaped font molded seamlessly to a sturdy hexagonal faceted base for optimal light refraction and anti-tip balance. The transparent amber glass, weighing just over 1.5 pounds, casts a golden, inviting light while shielding the refined whale oil from degradation; subtle molding seams and a polished pontil scar on the base confirm hand-pressed construction. The single-tube burner, with threaded metal collar, fits snugly into the font's lip, showing authentic patina and minor oxidation but fully functional threads—no chips, cracks, or enamel loss on the glass. Total height measures 8.75 inches, making it a perfect scale for bedside or mantel display. This common yet charming design evokes the pre-kerosene glow of Victorian homes, ideal for collectors of EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) or as a rustic accent; convertible to modern LED for safe use.

Age: 1840–1860 (height of whale oil production, early transitional to camphene fluid or kerosene). The pressed glass technique exploded post-1820s patents, and this hexagonal base motif dates precisely to this window, before more ornate patterns dominated in the 1870s. The lack of central draft in the burner further pins it pre-1865.

Origin: United States, most likely New England factories like Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (Sandwich, MA) or United States Glass Company affiliates. The precise hexagonal faceting and heavy pot-metal amber (from iron impurities in the batch) are signature EAPG traits from these hubs, which supplied 80% of American table lamps in the 1840s–1850s.

Item dimensions: 8.75" tall × 4" diameter 

Weight of item: 1 lb 9.4 oz