Maker
Thomas Messenger and Sons(English, active 19th century)English, active 19th century
Retailerprobably
Baldwin Gardiner (American, 1791–1869)American, 1791–1869
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Argand Lamp (one of a pair)
Datec. 1830–1850
Retailed inNew York , New York, United States
Made inBirmingham, England
MediumBronze and glass
Dimensions20 1/4 × 10 1/4 × 6 in. (51.4 × 26 × 15.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.67.38.1.A,.B
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chillman Parlor
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Peter Hill, Washington, D.C.]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, August 1, 1967; given to MFAH, 1967.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[none]
Stamped on underside of base: MESSENGER
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