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Bullseye Lamp, single

Roswell Gleason (American, 1799–1887)
1830–50
Object Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Pewter
Dimensions 21.59 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm (8 1/2 x 4 x 4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Stephen S. FitzGerald
Accession Number64.1855a-b
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPewter

DescriptionShaft design is a typical "Gleason shaft," a column with a dropped cental knob.
Marks Stamped "R. GLEASON" in rectangular cartouche with rounded corners. Also stamped "PATENT" at top of visor.