This is a high-quality example of early American lighting, dating to the second quarter of the 19th century. The lamp features a clear, heavy flint glass body with a brilliant "ring" when tapped, characteristic of lead glass from this era. The font (oil reservoir) is joined to the pedestal base with a classic wafer-join, a telltale sign of authentic period construction.

The lamp is topped with an original Double Tube (Twin Tube) Burner. This specific burner style was designed for whale oil, which is thicker than later kerosene; the two tubes placed close together allowed the heat from the flames to melt the oil in the font, facilitating better capillary action through the wicks.

• Construction: Blown font, pressed base, wafer-joined.

Origin & Age

• Origin: United States (Likely New England, possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. or New England Glass Co.)

• Period: Early Victorian / Jacksonian Era

• Approximate Date: c. 1830–1845

Material

• Body: Heavy Flint (Lead) Glass.

• Burner: Tin or Pewter (The "frozen" nature is common with authentic age-related oxidation between the burner and the collar).

Condition: Good Antique Condition - The glass remains clear with no major chips or cracks noted. The metal burner is authentic to the piece but is currently frozen/stuck and cannot be removed. There are natural manufacturing inclusions consistent with age, such as tiny bubbles (seeds) or faint straw marks in the glass.

Scholarly Reference for Citation

Reference: Thuro, Catherine M. V. Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America. Note: While this book focuses on the Kerosene era, the introductory chapters (specifically Page 32-35) illustrate the transition from these early flint glass whale oil lamps to the later fluid and kerosene models. Similar goblet forms are frequently attributed to the Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.

Item dimensions: 6.75" tall × 3 5/8" diameter

Weight of item: 1 lb 2.5 oz

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