Whale Oil Lamp 1813 - 1830

This collection of five whale oil lamps, dating from 1813-1830, demonstrates the evolving design of glassblowing in the early 19th century. Made by American glassblower Thomas Cains, these lamps are a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. They are an example of the everyday objects that illuminated homes before the advent of electric light. The lamps are now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.