Oil lamp

1820-1870

Maker

C. Piscetta (dates unknown)

Measurements

14-3/8 in x 6-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter, glass, sheet iron (burner)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3662

Inscription

“C. Piscetta / en / Birstein” is cast into the underside of the hinged top of the oil pan.

Condition Notes

The shaft is bent.  The lamp was once electrified.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The oil lamp has a tall, thin shaft rising above a flared base with a high rim forming a pan.  The shaft has a knop or ring about 2/3 up and near the bottom of a cast C scroll handle to move the lamp.  A horizontal arm holds a wick pan and hinged cover, the underside of which bears the relief name and place of the maker.  The wick is gravity-fed with oil from a bulbous glass reservoir.  The ribbed glass is blown and swirled.  It has a glass knop at the top.