Presenting an exceptional masterpiece of early 19th-century American glass craftsmanship, perfect for the discerning collector or high-end interior designer. This authentic Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) flint glass fluid lamp dates to the circa 1830–1850 era, showcasing the remarkable transition between early hand-blown artistry and early press-mold technology.

The lamp features a brilliant, clear conical font adorned with a remarkably delicate, wheel-etched vine and leaf motif that wraps gracefully around the body. This elegant, neoclassical font is elevated by a substantial, heavy stepped octagonal base. The underside of the base boasts an intricate, deeply molded starburst/rosette pattern, engineered by period glassmakers to magnificently catch and refract candlelight downward.

To ensure this historic piece is immediately ready for display or modern decorative use, it includes a clean, mid-20th-century reproduction dual-tube drop-in cork burner. This addition allows the lamp to retain its complete, original silhouette while offering clean, practical functionality without compromising the integrity of the 19th-century glass.

• Provenance: Acquired from a premier historic estate (includes its 1996 archival acquisition tag).

• Dimensions: 7.75" Height (to top of burner) x 3" Base Width.

• Acoustic Quality: Excellent, resonant ring characteristic of genuine, high-lead antique flint glass.

Origin & Attributed Maker: United States, New England region. Form and base characteristics are highly indicative of the revered Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. or contemporary mid-19th-century New England glassworks.

Material: High-Quality Lead Flint Glass, Cork, Metal.

Condition Report: Offered in beautiful antique condition, especially given its near-two-century age. The flint glass retains its magnificent clarity, brilliance, and signature high-iron luster. The heavy octagonal base exhibits honest, expected signs of age, including minor flea bites and microscopic roughness along the sharp, authentic mold lines. These minor character marks testify to its genuine antiquity and do not detract from its structural integrity or commanding visual presence.

Reference

For similar examples of early American pressed bases, conical font silhouettes, and period wheel-etchings, collectors may consult:

• Book Title: Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America

• Author: Catherine M. V. Thuro

• Reference Note: See introductory chapters detailing pre-kerosene fluid lamp forms and transitional etched patterns (specifically referencing structural base variations similar to pages 42–46).

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