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