Double Betty or Phoebe Lamp
Artist
John Proby
(American)
Date1725
MediumIron
DimensionsOverall: 13 inches (33.02 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the Charles T. Thompson Fund
Object numberF62-61 B
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DescriptionTopped by escutcheon plates with hole at top and one in each quadrant, ea. hole surrounded by scroll in punched work; "P" punched in bottom front of each plate. Pick twisted at bottom, and with pike on end; connected by closed hook with hole in long handled section below plate. Riveted flat member on inner middle of long section with upward pointing hook. Short member has rectangular hold in handle. Both vessels shallow, round, with long, pointed spouts.
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