18th Century Lacemaker’s Oil Lamp c1770

Description

Heading : 18^th Century Georgian lacemaker’s oil lamp with handle and thumb rest
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Oil reservoir bowl
Body : Applied swan handle featuring a pincers thumb rest
Stem : A series of knops
Foot : Folded conical drip tray
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 5 ¾ inches tall with a 2 5/8 inch bowl and 3 11/16 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 180 grams

References :

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 105 Plate 100 and Page 117 Plate 106.

An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 177.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 183.