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Presented for your consideration is a premier example of mid-19th-century American glass artistry. This two-color stand lamp features a vibrant Opaque Blue font in the sought-after "Paneled Arches" pattern, characterized by its deep, architectural vertical molding. The font is joined via a brass wafer to a stepped Alabaster (Opaque White) square base, often referred to by collectors as "clambroth."
Item Details
Material: Pressed Opaque Glass (Milk Glass / Alabaster)
Pattern: Paneled Arches (Gothic Arch)
Origin: United States (Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA)
Age: Circa 1850–1865
Color: Opaque Blue Font; Opaque White (Alabaster) Base
References: This pattern and construction are documented in the definitive literature for antique lighting:
Reference: Oil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America by Catherine M. V. Thuro.
Note: See Page 78 for illustrations of Paneled Arches (Gothic Arch) and similar two-color opaque glass combinations produced by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.
Provenance: From the esteemed collection of Glen Schlotfeldt and the late Tom Neale, Bridgewater, VA. This piece was curated by two of the most knowledgeable collectors in the field of 19th-century lighting, ensuring its authenticity and high-quality state.
Condition Report
Glass: Remarkable condition for its age. No cracks, bruising, or major chips. Displays typical "straw marks" (shear marks) and minor mold roughness inherent to mid-19th-century pressing.
Hardware: The brass collar and wafer connector are original and tight, exhibiting a beautiful, untouched dark patina.
Base: The square foot is crisp with only negligible shelf wear to the underside.
Item dimensions: 9.5" tall × 5 5/8" wide × 5 5/8" deep
Weight of item: 1 lb10.3 oz
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