LAMPS

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: French Parterre

About this object

Pair of Neoclassical parcel-gilt and etched glass lanterns hung as sconces. A long black metal pole is attached to the side of the house with gold colored clamps, ending in an arabesque and a curve from which hangs the lamp. The lamp is attached with a chain from which hangs the lamp. Top of lamp looks like a crown from which is attached an armature. Bottom part of the lamp is an elongated half sphere with glass panels etched with a star design. From the top of the lamp are suspended swags in gold colored metal. Bottom of the lamp has a pinecone shaped finial.

Object name:

LAMPS

Made from:

Iron -- glass -- parcel gilt

Made in:

USA

Date made:

ca. 1935

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

72.16.1-2

Class:

GARDEN

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973