This is a sophisticated example of mid-19th-century American lighting. The lamp features a hand-blown clear glass font with sharp, concentric horizontal ribbing (often referred to as "Ringed" or "Ribbed" pattern). The font is joined to a tapered brass stem by a secure connector. The entire assembly sits atop a solid, square white-to-grey veined marble base.

The brass collar is threaded to accept a standard period burner (whale oil or camphene). The underside of the marble base shows the original iron rod and square nut assembly, characteristic of 1840-1860 manufacturing. This piece represents the high-quality craftsmanship of the New England glass-making tradition.

• Origin: United States (Likely New England)

• Age: c. 1845–1860

• Material: Blown Glass, Brass, Marble, Iron

• Condition: Excellent antique condition. The glass font is clear with no chips or cracks. The marble base has minor "flea bite" nibbles along the edges consistent with age. Brass has a rich, unpolished patina. (Note: Burner not included).

• Dimensions: Approx. 8" Height x 3.75" Base Width.

Reference

Reference: Oil Lamps: The Collector’s Guide by Catherine M. Thuro.

Citation: For similar ribbed font styles and brass-on-marble base constructions from the 1840s-1860s, see Page 48. Thuro illustrates several transitional fluid lamps of this exact silhouette and material composition.

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