Antique Boston & Sandwich Glass Acanthus Leaf Whale Oil Fluid Lamps on Marble

Pair of Antique Boston & Sandwich Acanthus Leaf. Whale Oil Fluid Lamps on Marble. As found in all their proper untouched 150 year old + patina. Dome-top font with 12 protruding petals below the shoulder and a short hexagonal lower extension with 12 beads, sits atop a brass stem mounted on marble base. Attribution: Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Condition: No chips, cracks or repairs, wear and discoloration to marble. Size: 11 3/4" tall, 4" square base. Catalogue Note: As noted by Barlow & Kaiser, colorless Acanthus Leaf lamps are much rarer. Reference 1: Literature: B & K II, fig. PLEASE LOOK AT PICTURES FOR THE CONDITION OF THIS ITEM. WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR TAKE MORE PHOTOS.

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