LATTICINIO SWIRL KEROSENE STAND LAMP,
colorless font with opal swirls,
pyriform font raised on a simple brass stem and single-step marble base, wafer construction, brass fine-line collar. Fitted with an adapter for electrification.
Probably the shop of Nicholas Lutz, Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., or J. Walter & Co., Williamsburg, NY.
Third quarter 19th century.
10" HOA, 4 1/2" SQ base.
Literature: Font parallels Barlow/Kaiser -
The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Vol. 2,, p. 185, fig. 2298.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.
Condition
Good condition overall with the stem having denting and splitting; marble base having some expected roughness and light discoloration; font with some wear and interior residue; adapter with denting.