Georgian Lacemakers Lamp or Oil Lamp c1780

Description

Heading : A Georgian lacemakers lamp c1780
Date : c1780
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. grey hue
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.2cm tall. 10.5cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. Some inclusions within the resevoir
Restoration : None
Weight :   236 gram

Reference: The Open Flame Lamp- Keith Kelsall pl86

Commonly known as ‘lacemaker’s’ lamps. these small glass oil lamps were for general use as an alternative to candlelight.