Retailerattributed to
J. & I. Cox(American, active 1817–1853)American, active 1817–1853
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Sinumbra Lamp
Datec. 1835–1845
Made inBirmingham, England
Retailed inNew York , New York, United States
MediumBronze, brass, tin, iron, steel, and glass
Dimensions29 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. diameter (74.9 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.68.28.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, 1967; given to MFAH, 1968.
Exhibition HistoryPetit Museum of the Theta Charity Antiques Show, September 18–23, 1996, Houston, TX (LN:96.36)
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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Marked on thumbwheel: "E. F. JONES REISSUE JAN 11 1859" and "PATENT MAY 4 1858"
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