Rare Brass and Opaline Glass Gasolier, Attributed to Archer and Warner

mid-19th century, fitted with an enameled opaline vasiform cover decorated with scrollwork picked out in gilt on a pink ground, and a matching lower pan, the glass either Bohemian or New England.
h. 33", dia. 22"

Literature: The grape-molded chains and molded burner supports match the all-brass example discussed on pages 50-51 of Gaslighting in America, by Denys Peter Myers and illustrated on plate 23 of the Archer and Warner catalogue.

The upper rim of the glass has been broken and glued back. The glue has yellowed over time. There are also several chips along this rim. There is a fingernail-sized chip to the lower bowl. Good patina to the metal. Wired and working.