{"product_id":"antique-hand-blown-glass-sparking-lamp-whale-oil-fluid-cork-drop-in-burner-rough-pontil-19th-century-early-american-lighting","title":"Antique Hand Blown Glass Sparking Lamp - Whale Oil \/ Fluid - Cork Drop-in Burner - Rough Pontil - 19th Century Early American Lighting","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented for your consideration is a remarkable mid-19th-century hand-blown sparking lamp. This piece features a spherical \"globular\" reservoir atop a double-baluster stem with an applied loop handle. The lamp is a classic example of early American \"free-blown\" glass, characterized by visible \"seeds\" (tiny air bubbles) within the glass and a distinctive rough snap-case pontil mark on the underside of the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp is equipped with a cork and tin drop-in burner with a single wick tube. While often mistaken for a lacemaker’s water lens, the integrated reservoir and burner assembly identify this as a portable sparking lamp, used for brief tasks or as a nursery light. The glass has a beautiful, slight straw-tint common to early flint glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5\" (with burner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 lb 2 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin United States (Likely New England or Mid-Atlantic glass house).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1835–1855.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-blown flint glass; tin and natural cork burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent Antique Condition. The glass remains clear with no cracks or significant bruising. The applied handle is secure with a clean terminal. The base shows appropriate shelf wear for its age. The rough pontil is intact. The cork on the burner shows expected drying and age-related compression but remains functional for display.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarly Reference for Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo verify this style of lighting and burner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Lamps: The Antique Collector's Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Catherine M.V. Thuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Number\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Page 46 (Reference to \"Free-Blown and Molded Whale Oil Lamps\" and the use of cork-disk burners).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340938149931,"sku":"662","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260311_192627.jpg?v=1773846341","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-hand-blown-glass-sparking-lamp-whale-oil-fluid-cork-drop-in-burner-rough-pontil-19th-century-early-american-lighting","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}