Presented for sale is a stunning 19th-century composite glass oil lamp. This piece features a clear pressed-glass font in the classic "Moon and Star" (Palace) pattern, showcasing deep punties and crisp geometric stars. The font is joined by a brass connector to a vibrant, opaque violet-blue base in the "Baroque" style. The base features a distinctive stepped, scalloped square pedestal that provides both elegance and stability.
This lamp originates from the esteemed collection of Glen Schlotfeldt and the late Tom Neale of Bridgewater, VA, adding a layer of documented provenance for the serious collector.
Origin: United States (Likely Adams & Co. or Sandwich Glass)
Age: Second half of the 19th Century (Circa 1870–1885)
Material: Pressed Clear Lead Glass, Opaque Colored Glass, Brass
Condition Report:
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Glass: The font is clear with no significant clouding. No chips or cracks observed on the main body of the font or base.
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Connector: The brass collar and connector show a natural aged patina and remain securely bonded with original 19th-century glass cement.
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Base: Minimal shelf wear on the underside of the opaque blue base, consistent with age.
- Burner Fit: Accepts a standard #1 or #2 Kerosene Oil Burner
- Collar Diameter: Approx. 7/8" (Standard Victorian size)
- Pattern: Moon and Star (Font) / Baroque (Base)
- Glass Type: Hand-pressed "flint" or lead glass font
Literature Reference: > This lamp variant is documented in the definitive guide to 19th-century lighting:
Book Title: Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America > Author: Catherine M.V. Thuro
Reference Page: Page 256 (Volume I)
Note: While Thuro identifies the "Moon and Star" (Palace) pattern throughout her research, the composite assembly of clear-to-colored glass is specifically discussed as a hallmark of late 19th-century American production (c. 1870-1880).
Provenance: The Schlotfeldt-Neale Collection
This piece is a significant offering from the curated collection of Glen Schlotfeldt and the late Tom Neale of Bridgewater, Virginia. Mr. Neale was a well-respected figure in the antiquarian community, known for an academic eye for Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) and Victorian-era lighting.
Item dimensions: 10" tall × 5" diameter at base
Weight of item: 1 lb 14.5 oz
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