This is an authentic Victorian-era pedestal stand lamp in the iconic Princess Feather pattern (also historically known as Rococo). The lamp is crafted from a vibrant opaque blue glass, a color variant that is significantly rarer and more collectible than the standard clear flint glass versions.
The design features an ornate, high-relief feather and scroll motif on the font, which is echoed in the intricately detailed four-footed base. This lamp is equipped with a period-correct Queen Anne No. 2 brass burner. The thumbwheel is clearly stamped "Scovill Mfg Co. Waterbury Conn," identifying it as the product of one of the 19th century's premier brass manufacturers.
Technical Specifications
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Pattern: Princess Feather (Rococo)
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Material: Opaque Blue Glass / Opaque Blue Milk Glass
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Burner: Solid Brass Queen Anne No. 2
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Thumbwheel Marking: Scovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury Conn.
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Height: 10 inches
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Base: Four-footed pedestal
Origin & Age
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Manufacturer: Attributed to Bakewell, Pears & Co. of Pittsburgh (and later produced by U.S. Glass Co.).
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Era: Late Victorian / Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG).
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Date: Circa 1870–1885.
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Country of Origin: USA.
Authentication & Condition Details
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Originality:Â This is an authentic 19th-century lamp. The burner and glass are period-correct.
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Glass: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs.
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Manufacturing Marks: The base shows distinct "straw marks" or shear marks. These are cooling lines from the 1880s manufacturing process and are a key indicator of age and authenticity.
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Condition: Pristine antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, or repairs. The glass is clear and the opaque blue color is consistent throughout.
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Hardware: The brass burner has an aged patina and the Scovill thumbwheel turns freely. The collar is original and firmly attached.
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Reference:
Source: Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America (Volume I) by Catherine M.V. Thuro. Citation: Page 279, Figure I.
Item dimensions: 10" tall (without burner or chimney) × 7.75" widest diameter
Weight of item: 3 lb 6.8 oz
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