Antique whale oil glass goblet lamp. Dating to circa 1820-1850, this original table lamp features a hand-blown clear glass reservoir in an elegant goblet shape—bulbous globe atop a slender stem (like a wine glass stem) and circular foot—for stable indoor use on desks or tables. 

Crafted in the Federal/Primitive American style, it's likely produced by New England glassworks such as Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888) or similar Connecticut makers like Leavenworth, Hayden & Scovill or Benedict and Burnham—prolific producers of brass and glass whale oil lamps during the 1820s-1840s whaling boom. The glass is transparent/clear with subtle irregularities from hand-blowing techniques, joined seamlessly without modern glue. Good antique condition for a 19th-century piece, showing authentic signs of age and use consistent with original whale oil lamps. The clear glass reservoir and stem exhibit minor hand-blown imperfections like faint air bubbles, light cloudiness from age, and some scuffing. 

Item Specifics

• Maker/Brand: Attributed to New England Glassworks (e.g., Boston & Sandwich or similar; unmarked)

• Age: 175-205 years old (circa 1820-1850)

• Original/Reproduction: Original antique (not a modern reproduction)

• Color: Clear/transparent glass with brass accents

• Material: Hand-blown glass reservoir and stem

• Style: Federal/Primitive American; Goblet table lamp

• Type: Whale oil table lamp

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Production Style: Hand-blown glass

Item dimensions: 7" tall × 3.75" diameter

Weight of item: 1 lb  4.5 oz

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